Washington regulations

Washington State Investment Board designates Isaac Williamson as rules coordinator at 2100 Evergreen Park Drive S.W., Olympia, WA 98504-0916.

Department of Fish and Wildlife emergency rule opens hatchery spring Chinook fishing seasons in portions of the Skagit River.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife emergency rule closes salmon seasons in Catch Record Card Area 11.

Washington Department of Labor and Industries permits single-employer electrical apprenticeship programs to use apprentices holding specialty electrician certificates for qualified work without changing program status under ESHB 1533.

Washington State Department of Transportation formalizes procedures for transferring highway rights-of-way to local agencies under RCW 47.12.080.

Governor's Office denied an appeal by Conner Edwards on February 12, 2026, challenging the Washington Public Disclosure Commission's refusal to amend campaign reporting eligibility rules under WAC 390-16-105.

University of Washington proposes amendments to its general code of conduct under Chapter 478-124 WAC to clarify institutional policies and procedures.

Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families updates child protective services rules to clarify abuse and neglect reporting procedures and align with current departmental practice.

Washington Department of Labor and Industries proposes amendments to workers' compensation self-insurance rules governing surety requirements, monitoring, and liability obligations for decertified employer groups and public entities under Chapter 29…

Washington State Patrol establishes notice procedures in chapter 446-09 WAC for the firearms background check fee authorized under RCW 43.43.580.

Washington Health Care Authority seeks public comment on proposed rule changes to noncovered healthcare service exceptions and fee-for-service prior authorization determination processes for medical and dental coverage.

Washington Department of Licensing withdraws its preproposed rule making to amend chapter 308-20 WAC regarding cosmetology regulations.

Governor's Office denied William Osmunson's February 10, 2026 appeal challenging the Washington State Board of Health's denial of a petition to amend drinking water materials and additives regulations.

Washington State School for the Blind proposes supplemental student conduct procedures for Title IX violation allegations under chapter 72-120 WAC.

Washington Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission proposes amending WAC 246-945-410 to clarify that only licensed pharmacies may submit ancillary utilization plans for approval to employ pharmacy ancillary personnel.