Washington regulations

Department of Agriculture's 2026 quarterly report documents rule-making activities affecting small businesses and agricultural operations subject to state regulatory oversight.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife emergency rule opens Puget Sound recreational shrimp harvest for commercial and recreational operators.

Washington Department of Retirement Systems clarifies benefit calculations for members who retire, return to work for a covered employer, and retire again.

Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board is considering rule changes to Title 314 WAC to implement 2SHB 1701, which permits liquor licensees to lease licensed premises to other liquor licensees.

Washington Health Care Authority proposes rule changes to Apple Health citizenship requirements and refugee medical assistance eligibility standards under WAC 182-503-0535 and 182-507-0130.

Washington Department of Health considers amending medical assistant credentialing requirements under chapter 246-827 WAC to align with current best practices.

Washington State Potato Commission schedules four quarterly public meetings for fiscal year 2025-2026 to address grower and industry issues.

Washington Secretary of State proposes statewide standards defining what constitutes a valid vote in state elections.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife implements emergency rules to prevent introduction and spread of invasive golden mussels across state waterways.

Washington Secretary of State withdraws CR-102 proposed rulemaking for chapter 434-261 WAC filed March 23, 2026, and will refile under continuance procedures.

Washington Public Disclosure Commission proposes updates to campaign finance expenditure reporting requirements for political committees and candidates.

Washington Secretary of State proposed rule allows election certification refusal without stated cause.

Washington Secretary of State withdraws proposed rules (WSR 26-08-024) filed March 23, 2026, and will refile chapter 434-262 WAC under continuance procedures.

Washington Department of Social and Health Services Division of Child Support updates administrative rules governing Title IV-D child support enforcement procedures including cooperation requirements, case closure, record requests, hearings, collect…

Washington State Lottery raises maximum scratch ticket price from $30 to $50 and clarifies director authority for promotions under WAC 315-10-025.