See a list of rules we're working on for each program.
Latest rulemaking agenda
The tables below show rule changes that we're considering. We update this agenda twice a year.
Note: This list may not include everything that we're working on. See our full list of rulemaking for more information.
Proposed rulemaking
| Rule | Scope | Agency contact | Deadline | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation network companies | Describes audits for transportation network companies according to HB 2076. | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov | N/A | March 1, 2023 |
| Cosmetology minimum instruction guidelines | Allows applicants to register for or take their exam if they only have 100 or fewer education hours left to complete. | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov | N/A | July 23, 2023 |
| Military spouse employment | Adds a definition for military coordinator. Updates requirements for military spouse licenses. Updates language for temporary licensing timelines. | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov | N/A | October 1, 2023 |
| Cemetery license expiration | Updates expiration dates for facility licenses, operator licenses, license renewals, and annual statements. | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov | N/A | October 31, 2023 |
| Semiautomatic assault rifle fee | Removes the requirement for firearms dealers to collect an $18 fee during SAR purchases and transfers. | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov | N/A | January 1, 2024 |
| Real estate agency law | Explains what “as soon as reasonably practical” means for agency agreements. | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov | N/A | January 1, 2024 |
| Motorcycle safety permits | Clarifies permit requirements. | Colton Myers colton.myers@dol.wa.gov | N/A | N/A |
| Administrative reviews and interviews | Updates details about document reviews and interviews for the hearings unit. | Colton Myers colton.myers@dol.wa.gov | N/A | N/A |
| Formalizing processes | Describes how to handle formal hearings for drivers with CDLs. Updates the definition of “good cause.” Describes how to request an interpreter for a hearing. Removes the driving declaration for HTOs. | Colton Myers colton.myers@dol.wa.gov | N/A | N/A |
| Commercial drivers licenses | Changes testing exam fees. Allows CDL holders to renew online. Allows individuals who surrendered their license to get another without retaking the test. | Colton Myers colton.myers@dol.wa.gov | N/A | January 1, 2024 |
| Reports of sale | Describes the new way for dealers to file reports of sale for customers. | Carl Backen cbacken@dol.wa.gov | N/A | July 22, 2023 |
| Unlicensed fuel businesses | Requires reporting for unlicensed businesses that sell, purchase, distribute, store, transport, or deliver fuel. | Carl Backen cbacken@dol.wa.gov | N/A | N/A |
| Young drivers | Requires driver training schools to provide information for an interactive map. Creates alternative ways for driver training school instructors to get licensed. Changes intermediate driver licensing requirements. Updates course requirement rules. | Ellis Starrett estarrett@dol.wa.gov | N/A | October 1, 2024 |
| Older drivers | Adopts ways to address driver safety for medically at-risk drivers after conducting a study together with WTSC, DOH, and stakeholders representing medically at-risk drivers and older drivers. | Ellis Starrett estarrett@dol.wa.gov | N/A | December 1, 2024 |
Ongoing rulemaking
| Rule | Scope | Agency contact | Preproposal (CR-101) |
Proposed rulemaking (CR-102) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data privacy WSR 21-10-098 WSR 22-17-171 |
Implements SSB 5152 to enhance data stewardship and privacy protections for vehicle and driver data. | Ellis Starrett estarrett@dol.wa.gov |
May 5, 2021 | August 24, 2022 |
| Traffic safety education waiver WSR 23-06-024 |
In response to a rulemaking petition, updates rules for waiving a driver education requirement. | Ellis Starrett estarrett@dol.wa.gov |
February 22, 2023 | N/A |
| Appraisers PAREA standards WSR 22-23-163 |
Matches state rules with recognized national industry guidance on alternative ways to get a license. | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov | November 23, 2022 | N/A |
| Abandoned recreational vehicles clarity update WSR 22-20-115 WSR 23-10-094 |
Clarifies rules. Addresses stakeholder workgroup requests. | Carl Backen cbacken@dol.wa.gov |
October 5, 2022 | May 3, 2023 |
| Temporary plate issuance WSR 23-07-113 |
Updates rules for issuing temporary license plates according to HB 1790 (passed in 2022). | Carl Backen cbacken@dol.wa.gov |
March 21, 2023 | N/A |
Rulemaking agenda in other formats
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