Washington regulations

Washington State Health Care Authority raises hospital outlier payment threshold from $40,000 to $45,000 to align with 2021 budget-neutral calculations and removes outdated claim payment calculation guidance.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife updates recreational licensing rules in chapter 220-220 WAC to remove expired fee sections and add clarifying language following SSB 5583 passage in the 2025 legislative session.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife proposes updates to hunting rules to improve enforceability and clarify regulations for public understanding.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife emergency rule opens spring Chinook salmon season in a designated portion of the Snake River.

Washington Employment Security Department proposes new rules on program administration and out-of-state participation, including coverage eligibility, reporting requirements, and representative designation for self-employed persons and qualified ind…

Washington Department of Agriculture updates worker protection standards in chapter 16-233 WAC to align with 2024 EPA pesticide regulations and harmonize emergency eyewash requirements with Department of Labor and Industries rules.

Washington State proposes rule changes to Chapter 132H-142 WAC governing use of Bellevue College property for expressive activity.

Washington State Board of Nursing announces its 2026 regular meeting schedule through the Department of Health.

Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishes permanent rules for licensed caregiver third-party liability and reimbursement programs for property damage and emergency medical expenses under WAC 110-50.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission announces 2026 meeting dates and locations, approved September 27, 2025.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife emergency rule amends coastal commercial crab regulations for commercial fishing operations.

Washington Health Care Authority proposes to amend Chapter 182-55 WAC regarding the health technology assessment program and related administrative rules.

Washington State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery proposes amending CE requirements for licensed osteopathic physicians to include maintenance of certification programs as an alternative pathway.

The Washington State Board of Health and Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities will hold public meetings per the Open Public Meetings Act.

Washington Department of Labor and Industries adopts contractor registration amendments to establish a homeowner recovery program providing financial safeguards for consumers harmed by registered construction contractors.