Withdrawns

The department of revenue (department) is, at this time, formally withdrawing WSR 26-17-107, filed on August 19, 2026, which proposes to amend WAC 458-20-23801 Watercraft excise tax — Watercraft depreciation schedule. The department intends to refile the CR-101 with an updated hearing date. Perry Stern Rules Coordinator

The department of commerce (commerce) is requesting to withdraw WSR 26-15-113 from its filing. The rule making creates a new section in chapter 365-25 WAC for the office of behavioral health consumer advocacy (OBHA) under commerce. OBHA promotes the interests, rights, and well-being of individuals receiving behavioral health services and addresses systemic issues affecting access to quality care for privately and publicly funded behavioral health services (including, without limitation, inpatien

The office of financial management requests the withdrawal of WSR 26-14-070, which was filed on June 26, 2026. After further consideration, a decision has been made not to move forward with this rule making at this time to allow for further evaluation. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, contact Brandy Chinn at 360-878-2901. Nathan Sherrard Legal Affairs Counsel

The home and community living administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 25-11-052 on May 15, 2025, for WAC 388-76-10000, 388-76-10161, 388-76-10164, 388-78A-2020, 388-78A-2462, 388-78A-2465, 388-97-0001, 388-97-1800, 388-107-0001, 388-107-1210, and 388-107-1240, regarding background checks. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The Washington department of fish and wildlife is withdrawing the [pre]proposed rule publication (CR-101) for 2026 streaked horned lark under WSR 26-10-010, filed on April 27, 2026. Scott Bird Rules Coordinator

On August 12, 2026, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-103P rule-making order (WSR 26-17-044) concerning permanent rule making for WAC 392-121-107. As indicated in the CR-103P (WSR 26-17-044), the permanent rule updates will become effective on September 12, 2026. OSPI filed a CR-103E emergency rule-making order (WSR 25-18-072) on August 27, 2025. The emergency rule-making order was renewed on December 18, 2025 (WSR 26-01-129), April 17, 2026 (W

On August 12, 2026, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-103P rule-making order (WSR 26-17-043) concerning permanent rule making for WAC 392-123-150 and 392-123-171. As indicated in the CR-103P (WSR 26-17-043), the permanent rule updates will become effective on September 12, 2026. OSPI filed a CR-103E emergency rule-making order (WSR 26-05-005) on February 5, 2026. The emergency rule-making order was renewed on June 5, 2026 (WSR 26-13-014) to ens

On August 12, 2026, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-103P rule-making order (WSR 26-17-046) concerning permanent rule making for WAC 392-122-440, 392-122-510, and 392-127-045. As indicated in the CR-103P (WSR 26-17-046), the permanent rule updates will become effective on September 12, 2026. OSPI filed a CR-103E emergency rule-making order (WSR 26-05-006) on February 5, 2026. The emergency rule-making order was renewed on June 5, 2026 (WSR 26-

WAC 246-817-160, proposed by the department of health in WSR 26-03-002, appearing in issue 26-03 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on February 4, 2026, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

The board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 26-01-089, for chapter 196-26A WAC. The CR-101 was filed on December 15, 2025, and appeared in issue 26-01 of the State Register. This document serves as the official notification of our withdrawal. Ken Fuller, PE Director

The department of labor and industries (L&I) is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry for rule making filed on April 19, 2016, and published under WSR 16-09-092. This rule making was intended to update WAC 296-62-07521 Lead, under general occupational health standards, Part 1 air contaminants; and WAC 296-155-176 through 296-155-17654 under safety standards for construction work. The rule making was paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and competing L&I priorities. A new CR-101

This memo serves as notice that the department of enterprise services (DES) is formally withdrawing the CR-101 for small business use and spending affecting Title 200 WAC. The CR-101 was filed on December 5, 2024, and published as WSR 25-01-017. After careful consideration of how best to strengthen the state's use of Washington small businesses, DES has decided to focus on efforts that fit within existing rules to ensure that contracting and spending benefits are reaching small businesses as int

The department of labor and industries (L&I) is withdrawing the CR-102 proposed rule making filed on February 3, 2026, and published under WSR 26-04-112. The comment period for the proposed rule making was from February 4, 2026, to March 10, 2026. Due to technology resource constraints and uncertainty about our ability to prioritize this work, L&I is not able to make system changes to support the requirements of this rule change. For this reason, we have decided to withdraw the rule making. L&I

The department of labor and industries (L&I) is withdrawing the CR-101 preproposal statement of inquiry filed on November 18, 2025, and published under WSR 25-23-071, regarding reimbursement policies for physical medicine under chapter 296-21 WAC, Reimbursement policies: Psychiatric services, biofeedback, physical medicine. Due to technology resource constraints and uncertainty about our ability to prioritize this work, L&I is not able to make system changes to support the requirements of this r

The department of health (department), in consultation with the board of physical therapy (board), is withdrawing the CR-101 for physical therapy licensure compact fee increases, WAC 246-915A-990, which was filed April 7, 2026, and published in WSR 26-09-030. The department has decided to withdraw this CR-101 and will not amend the compact fees for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants at this time. The department initially filed WSR 26-09-030 to consider amendments to increase t

The department of revenue (department) is withdrawing the CR-105 for WAC 458-20-118, WSR 26-14-113, which was filed on July 1, 2026. The department is amending WAC 458-20-118 to incorporate 2025 legislation from SB [ESSB] 5794. SB [ESSB] 5794 amends that individual storage space rentals or individual storage space leases for 30 days or longer at a self-service storage facility do not constitute the rental of real estate. The department intends to refile WAC 458-20-118 and 458-20-182 on the same

The health care authority (HCA) requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 26-09-015 on April 2, 2026, and distributed in the 26-09 Issue of the Register. HCA plans to refile a revised CR-101. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the department of retirement systems withdraws preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) WSR 26-14-031, filed June 23, 2026, implementing the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' Plan 1 termination and restatement bill and incorporating certain federal requirements. Comments, questions, or concerns may be directed to Bianca Stoner at 360-664-7291 or drs.rules@drs.wa.gov . Bianca Stoner Legal Services Manager Rules Coordinator

WAC 308-20-080, proposed by the department of licensing in WSR 25-18-107, appearing in issue 25-18 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on September 17, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 208-620-010, 208-620-104, 208-620-230, 208-620-231, 208-620-232, 208-620-236, 208-620-371, and 208-620-556, proposed by the department of financial institutions in WSR 25-18-022, appearing in issue 25-18 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on September 17, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 458-40-540 and 458-40-660, proposed by the department of revenue in WSR 25-21-124, appearing in issue 25-21 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on November 5, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 230-06-068, proposed by the gambling commission in WSR 25-21-115, appearing in issue 25-21 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on November 5, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 179-09-060, proposed by the professional educator standards board in WSR 25-21-030, appearing in issue 25-21 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on November 5, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

The Washington state patrol hereby withdraws the CR-101 for chapters 18.160 and 18.270 RCW [chapters 212-80 and 212-90 WAC], fire sprinkler, filed on June 11, 2026 (WSR 26-13-048). Kimberly Mathis Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the preproposal notice filed as WSR 26-07-029 on March 10, 2026. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the preproposal notice filed as WSR 25-09-065 on April 15, 2025. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the proposal notice filed as WSR 26-10-053 on May 4, 2026. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the proposal notice filed as WSR 26-10-054 on May 4, 2026. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The Washington department of fish and wildlife is withdrawing the preproposed rule publication (CR-101) for the 2026 North American lynx under WSR 26-09-145, filed on April 22, 2026. Scott Bird Rules Coordinator

The veterinary board of governors (board) is withdrawing the CR-101 for establishing standards for telemedicine services in veterinary care, WAC 246-933-010 and 246-933-200, which was filed October 21, 2025, and published in WSR 25-21-129. The board is withdrawing this CR-101 because ESHB 2247 (chapter 202, Laws of 2026), an act relating to veterinarian-client-patient relationships, requires a different scope of rule making than was previously authorized by the board. A new CR-101 will be filed

The health care authority (HCA) requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 26-09-071 on April 14, 2026, and distributed in the WSR 26-09 State Register. HCA is refiling this CR-101 shortly. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission is withdrawing the [pre]proposal notice filed as WSR 26-09-086 on April 15, 2026. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The University of Washington is withdrawing preproposal rule making for chapter 478-156 WAC, Rules for the University of Washington, Seattle campus residence halls, single student and family housing apartments, filed as WSR 22-16-016 on July 22, 2022. Barbara Lechtanksi, Director University Policy and Rules Office and Rules Coordinator

The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) for transfer practices for a dispensed prescription drug for the purpose of redispensing or subsequent administration to a patient (alternate distribution models), which was filed October 3, 2023, and published in WSR 23-20-115. The commission is withdrawing this CR-101 because ESSB 5998, section 225(37), chapter 268, Laws of 2026, directs the commission to discontinue the alternat

The department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for commercial shellfish fees, which was filed December 31, 2025, and published in WSR 26-02-037. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 because the 2026 legislature passed a budget proviso that gives the department funding to implement recommendations from an independent analysis of the commercial shellfish program's fee structure by Greene Economics published in 2025. The budget proviso also limits the department from increasin

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposed rule making to amend chapter 308-20 WAC, Cosmetology — Barber — Manicurist — Esthetician, filed as WSR 20-07-002 on March 4, 2020. Kelsey Stone Legislative Policy Analyst

The office of the secretary of state is withdrawing CR-102 proposed rule making for chapter 434-262 WAC, filed on March 23, 2026, and published as WSR 26-08-024. The proposed rule making will be filed under a continuance in accordance with WAC 1-21-050. The following rule-making public hearing has been rescheduled: From: 243 Israel Road S.E., Conference Room 111, Tumwater, WA 98501, on May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. To: Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Boulevard S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, on Ma

The office of the secretary of state is withdrawing CR-102 proposed rule making for chapter 434-261 WAC, filed on March 23, 2026, and published as WSR 26-08-022. The proposed rule making will be filed under a continuance in accordance with WAC 1-21-050. The following rule-making public hearing has been rescheduled: From: 243 Israel Road S.E., Conference Room 111, Tumwater, WA 98501, on May 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. To: Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Boulevard S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, on May

This serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for WA HEALTH (statewide emergency and logistics tracking system), reporting of health system readiness data for acute care facilities and behavioral health agencies and facilities. This rule making considered creating a new chapter in Title 246 WAC and was filed on January 22, 2024, and published as WSR 24-03-126. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 because the department is not pursuing mandatory r

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the proposed [preproposed] rule making for WAC 308-56A-460 Destroyed or wrecked vehicle — Reporting — Rebuilt, filed as WSR 20-08-134 on April 1, 2020. Kelsey Stone Legislative and Policy Analyst

The Washington department of fish and wildlife is withdrawing the proposed [preproposed] rule publication (CR-101) for 2025 deleterious wildlife and chronic wasting disease under WSR 25-22-032, filed on October 28, 2025. Scott Bird Rules Coordinator

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for veterinarian and veterinary technician licensure fees in WAC 246-933-990 and 246-935-990, which was filed on February 17, 2026, and published as WSR 26-05-076. The department is withdrawing this CR-101, and a new CR-101 will be filed to include WAC 246-933-590 Humane society and animal care and control agency (entity) fees and renewal cycle, and 246-937-990 Veterinary medication clerk fees and ren

WAC 179-09-060, proposed by the professional educator standards board in WSR 25-16-057, appearing in issue 25-16 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on August 20, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 182-551-2010, 182-551-2100, 182-551-2130, 182-553-300, and 182-553-400, proposed by the health care authority in WSR 25-15-142, appearing in issue 25-15 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on August 6, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 222-30-021, proposed by the forest practices board in WSR 25-15-116, appearing in issue 25-15 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on August 6, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 365-196-450 and 365-196-480, proposed by the department of commerce in WSR 25-13-090, appearing in issue 25-13 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on July 2, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 132Z-120-005, 132Z-120-010, 132Z-120-015, 132Z-120-020, 132Z-120-025, 132Z-120-030, 132Z-120-035, 132Z-120-040, and 132Z-120-045, proposed by Cascadia College in WSR 25-13-063, appearing in issue 25-13 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on July 2, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register