General Notices

NOTICE Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0021 Spokane Area Wildfires Disaster Relief. Effective Date: August 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the department of social and health services (DSHS) submitted SPA 26-0021 on August 7, 2026, to implement policies and procedures that may be different from the policies and procedures otherwise applied under the medicaid state plan during the period of Governor Ferguson's emergency declarations related to the Spokane

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On August 18, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Phillip Olson, relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife's denial of a petition to amend or repeal Title 220 WAC ( Department of Fish and Wildlife ). DATE: August 18, 2026 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0023 Remove Outdated Outpatient Hospital Payment Information. Effective Date: October 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0023 to remove the outpatient hospital services payment information that is under outpatient prospective payment system in the medicaid state plan. This information was initially removed in 2023 as it was outdated and no longer used, but was inadvertently included in sub

Notice of Adoption - Interpretive Statement Title: Dentist Standard of Care - Radiographs, IS-2.1. Issuing Entity: Dental quality assurance commission (health systems quality assurance). Subject Matter: The appropriate standard of care for dentists' use of radiographs. Updated to reflect the American Dental Association's 2024 and 2026 guidance. Effective Date: July 24, 2026. Contact Person: Debbie Gardner, dental quality assurance commission program manager, dental@doh.wa.gov .

The following is a list of administrative policies published by the school employees benefits board (SEBB) program. These policies are effective January 1, 2027. You can download the complete policy statements on the SEBB program rules and policies page at hca.wa.gov/sebb-rules. The following policies were amended to support the SEBB program: Policy 11-1: Providing a notice to a school employee. This policy clarifies the requirements of a SEBB organization-to-school employee notice, as stated in

The following is a list of administrative policies published by the public employees benefits board (PEBB) program. These policies are effective January 1, 2027. You can download the complete policy statements on the PEBB program rules and policies page at hca.wa.gov/pebb-rules. The following policies were amended to support the PEBB program: Policy 11-3: Correcting employing agency and contracted vendor enrollment errors. This policy clarifies the requirements placed on an employing agency or c

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FINDINGS OF THE JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE Notice of Hearing: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Washington state charter school commission (commission) will conduct a public hearing pursuant to RCW 34.05.630 to receive and consider written and oral submissions regarding findings issued by the joint administrative rules review committee (JARRC or committee) on July 31, 2026. The hearing will be conducted as a clearly delineated portion of the commission'

Emergency Order No. 26-02 To: All health carriers authorized or admitted to offer fully insured health plans in Washington state that are regulated by the Insurance Commissioner. From: Patty Kuderer, Insurance Commissioner Subject: Ordering one-time refill of prescription medications prior to waiting periods, providing a minimum 60-day grace period for payment of premiums, prohibiting cancellations. Pursuant to RCW 48.02.060 (4), the Insurance Commissioner of the state of Washington (Insurance C

NOTICE Subject: The department of social and health services' (DSHS) home and community living administration and developmental disabilities administration medicaid waiver applications under section 1915(c) Appendix K waiver authority. Effective Date: August 1, 2026 (pending Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval). Description: The health care authority (HCA) and DSHS intend to submit 1915(c) Appendix K waiver applications to implement policies and procedures that may be diffe

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On July 6, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN), and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) (collectively "Petitioners"), relating to the Washington State Board of Health's denial of a petition to amend WAC 246-101-105 to -810 ( No

NOTICE Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0021 Spokane Area Wildfires Disaster Relief. Effective Date: August 7, 2026. (Please note, Washington intends to submit a 1135 waiver; if approved, the effective date will be the date of the emergency declaration.) Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the department of social and health services (DSHS) intend to submit SPA 26-0021 to implement policies and procedures that may be different from the policies and procedures otherwis

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statements Under chapter 42.56 RCW, the department of ecology (ecology) maintains an index that includes interpretive and policy statements issued by the agency. Under RCW 34.05.230 , we are filing notice in the Washington State Register about these statements. To obtain copies of these items, please: • Copy and paste the web address (URL) from the table below into a web browser to view and download; or • Submit an email records request to ecology's public recor

Policy Statement Regarding Return on Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) In 2019, the Washington state legislature enacted the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA). Subsection (2)(b) of RCW 80.28.410 , one of the provisions amended by CETA, authorizes the Washington utilities and transportation commission (commission) to allow electric utilities to earn a rate of return on prudent costs incurred under PPAs. On August 5, 2026, the commission issued a policy statement to provide guidance on the appl

Public Notice: Announcing the Draft Major Modification of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes a major modification of the 2025 industrial stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit. The current permit was issued December 2, 2024, and went into effect January 1, 2025. The draft of the modified portions of the general permit and fact sheet are available

Public Notice: Announcing the Reissuance of the Upland Finfish Hatching and Rearing General Permit The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is reissuing the upland finfish hatching and rearing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit on August 26, 2026. The permit becomes effective October 1, 2026, and expires September 30, 2031. Purpose of the Permit: Fish hatcheries in Washington must obtain coverage for finfish hatching and rearing o

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on August 3, 2026, the industrial statistician will determine and publish on the internet the statewide prevailing rates of wage. These rates become effective 30 days from publication on September 2, 2026. For more information on prevailing wage or a copy of the rates, visit our website at https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/public-works-projects/prevailing-wage-rates/ or call 360-902-5335. Caitlin

Emergency Order No. 26-01 To: All insurers authorized or admitted to transact property and/or automobile insurance business in Washington State. From: Patty Kuderer, Insurance Commissioner. Subject: Providing relief to Washington consumers from 2026 wildfires by addressing grace periods for nonpayment of premium and temporarily prohibiting cancellation and nonrenewal of property and automobile policies. Pursuant to RCW 48.02.060 (4), the Insurance Commissioner of the state of Washington (Insuran

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3 ) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On July 29, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Jessica Straight and Kenny Ingebrigtson relating to the Liquor and Cannabis Board's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 314-55-075 (Cannabis producer license—Privileges, requirements, and fees) . DATE : July 30, 2026. Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On July 28, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Attorneys for Education Rights, Disability Rights Washington, Teamchild, The Arc of Washington State, Washington Autism Alliance, Washington Coalition for Open Government, Alexis DeLaCruz, Jenna Schuenemann, and Katherine George (collectively "Petitioners"), relating to the Washington Offic

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0018 Rural Hospitals Rate Updates. Effective Date: January 1, 2027. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0018 to comply with ESSB 6194. Per ESSB 6194, for admission dates from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, hospital rates at a rural hospital that is located on a federally recognized Indian reservation are 150 percent of fee-for-service rates, excluding any services provided in the psychi

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS AP 10.0.0: Information Security Definitions. Subject: DCS Administrative Policy (AP) 10.0.0. Effective Date: July 17, 2026. Document Description: This revised DCS AP ensures a common understanding of information securit

Public Notice: Announcing the Draft Modification of the Phase I Municipal Stormwater General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes modification of the phase I municipal stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and state waste discharge general permit. The current permit went into effect August 1, 2024, and expires July 31, 2029. The draft of the modified general permit and fact sheet explaining the legal and technica

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for Big Bend Community College is Daniela Martinez, Director of Human Resources and Equity, 7662 Chanute Street N.E., Moses Lake, WA 98837, phone 509-793-2017, fax 833-903-2329, email publicrecords@bigbend.edu . Sara Thompson Tweedy, D.M. President and Appointing Authority

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: Alternative Education for Medical Cannabis Consultant Training, HSQA MC 2025-01.2. Issuing Entity: Department of health (department). Subject Matter: Allowance of alternative education for WAC 246-72-100(2), the two-hour continuing education course that is offered by the department. The department is extending the allowance until September 30, 2026. Effective Date: May 2, 2026. Contact Person: Annie Kause, medical cannabis program manager, medicalcann

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Public Hearing The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) plans to hold a public hearing on the proposed Washington state plan for the 2027-2028 CSBG. The draft plan can be viewed as of July 16, 2026, to August 20, 2026, on the commerce website at https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/community-opportunities/community-services-block-grants/ . The hearing will be held August 20, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams meeting,

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Office of Financial Management is Tina Lymath, P.O. Box 43113, Olympia, WA 98504-3113, phone 360-870-8731, email publicdisclosure@ofm.wa.gov . Nathan Sherrard Legal Affairs Counsel

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy 1.05: Field Office Closures. Subject: Field office closures. Effective Date: June 30, 2026. Document Description: This administrative policy explains the DCS policy for field office closures due to

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services (DSHS). Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: Clarifying Untimely and Late Objections After Attaching a Financial Asset. Subject: Policy clarification memo (PCM) 26-003. Effective Date: June 30, 2026. Document Description: This PCM explains the conference board

The University of Washington recently created or revised the following bylaws, orders, policy statements, scholastic regulations, and faculty code: • Independent Contractor, revised July 10, 2026 (APS 38.7) • Campus, College, and School Faculties: Authority to Determine Organization and Procedure, revised June 22, 2026 (FCG, Chapter 23, Section 23-45) • Registration, revised June 12, 2026 (SGP, Chapter 102) • Faculty Leave and Vacations, revised June 12, 2026, (FCG, Chapter 51) • Campus, College

Notice of Quarterly Hearings The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of its quarterly hearings scheduled for September 10 and 11, 2026, via virtual hearing, starting at 8:15 a.m. 1 The following petitions will be considered by the board: 1 Please note that all board hearings are recorded by a court reporter and broadcast on the state public affairs network, TVW. September 10, 2026 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Oliver

The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) received a notice of intent (NOI) on July 1, 2026, from the city of Airway Heights for voluntary approval of its housing element and associated development regulations under the state's new Housing Accountability Act (RCW 36.70A.835 ). Airway Heights may apply for approval of its housing element and associated development regulations after receipt of the NOI. Further questions and/or comments can be directed to Laura.Hodgson@commerce.wa.gov

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Washington State School for the Blind is Randi Roehrick, 2214 East 13th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661, phone 360-947-3302, fax 360-737-2120, email randi.roehrick@wssb.wa.gov . Pam Parker Interim Superintendent

The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) received a notice of intent (NOI) on June 12, 2026, from the city of Vancouver, consistent with the Growth Management Act requirements within RCW 36.70A.840 Transit-oriented development. Commerce has assigned case #2026-C-444 for this request. Vancouver's notice of intent contained a memorandum titled "Demonstration of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Equivalency for Substantially Similar Determination of FAR Compliance with RCW 36.70A.840 ." Vancouve

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On July 6, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN), and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) (collectively "Petitioners"), relating to the Washington State Board of Health's denial of a petition to amend WAC 246-101-105 to -810 ( No

Notice of Quarterly Hearings The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of its quarterly hearings scheduled for September 10 and 11, 2026, via virtual hearing, starting at 8:15 a.m. 1 The following petitions will be considered by the board: 1 Please note that all board hearings are recorded by a court reporter and broadcast on the state public affairs network, TVW. September 10, 2026 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Oliver

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services (department). Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy 3.00: Authority for Legal Forms. Subject: Authority for legal forms. Effective Date: June 30, 2026. Document Description: This administrative policy explains how the director of DCS de

2026 QUARTERLY REPORT ON RULE-MAKING ACTIVITIES Petitions Received The following information is in order to implement RCW 1.08.112 (1)(g) and WAC 1-21-180. The Washington state department of agriculture received zero petitions for rule making during the second quarter of 2026. Date Requestor Subject 1ST QUARTER (JANUARY THROUGH MARCH) 2/26/2026 Richard Cook, Inland Desert Nursery Amend chapter 16-483 WAC to allow bare root grape planting stock cuttings from states with Xiphenema index. 2ND QUART

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for Shoreline College is Ann Garnsey-Harter, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133, phone 206-546-5879, email agarnsey@shoreline.edu. Jack S. Kahn, Ph.D. President

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION WASHINGTON ATTORNEY GENERAL The Washington attorney general routinely publishes notice of an opportunity to comment for opinion requests that we receive from the heads of state agencies, state legislators, and county prosecuting attorneys if we anticipate publishing a formal opinion in response to the request. We do so in order to provide members of the public with a chance to provide any legal analysis that they would like us to consider as we de

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0016 Home and Community Based Services Rates. Effective Date: July 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the aging and long-term support administration (ALTSA) of the department of social and health services (DSHS) intends to submit SPA 26-0016 in order to increase assisted living facility, adult family home, individual provider, and agency provider medicaid rates. SPA 26-0016 is expected to: • Increase the avera

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0017 Nursing Facility (NF) Rates. Effective Date: July 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the home and community living administration of the department of social and health services (DSHS) intends to submit SPA 26-0017 in order to increase the swing bed daily rate, continue the patient driven payment model transition add-on, and implement a daily add-on to account for the medicaid cost of increased bed licens

Notice of Public Hearing Proposed School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program Policy Statements The health care authority (HCA) will hold a public hearing to consider proposed SEBB program administrative policies. HCA will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at hca.wa.gov/hca-public-hearing. If the link above opens with an error message, please try using a different browser. After registering

Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program Policy Statements The health care authority (HCA) will hold a public hearing to consider proposed PEBB program administrative policies. HCA will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at hca.wa.gov/hca-public-hearing. If the link above opens with an error message, please try using a different browser. After registering

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is Noel Llewellyn, 621 Woodland Square Loop, Lacey, WA 98503, phone 360-485-1591, email noel.llewellyn@efsec.wa.gov . Noel Llewellyn Rules and Policy Coordinator

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT ISSUED The department of revenue (department) has issued the following excise tax advisory (ETA): ETA 3043.2026 Low-Density Light and Power Utility Deduction. The department has revised ETA 3043. This ETA explains the public utility tax deduction provided by RCW 82.16.053 to qualifying power and light businesses. RCW 82.16.053 requires the department to determine the state average electric power rate each year and inform taxpayers of this rate. This rate is used by power a

The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) received a notice of intent on June 6, 2026, from the City of Marysville, consistent with the Growth Management Act requirements within RCW 36.70A.635 - [36.70A.]638 (middle housing). Commerce has assigned case # 2026-C-443 for this request. Marysville's notice of intent contained an empirical parking study. Marysville's 30-day notice of intent was accepted by commerce on June 15, 2026, which requested the following: • Under RCW 36.70A.635 (

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statement s Under chapter 42.56 RCW, the department of ecology (ecology) maintains an index that includes interpretive and policy statements issued by the agency. Under RCW 34.05.230 , we are filing notice in the Washington State Register about these statements. To obtain copies of these items, please: • Copy and paste the web address (URL) from the table below into a web browser to view and download; or • Submit an email records request to ecology's public reco