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List of rulemaking activity
Expiration dates for cosmetology student hours
- All business and professional licensing
- Cosmetologists
Emergency rule
Current rule(s)
Student credit for training in a licensed school (WAC 308-20-090); Student credit for training in a licensed salon/shop (WAC 308-20-091); Apprentice credit for training in an approved apprentice salon/shop (WAC 308-20-101)
Summary
If your cosmetology student hours would expire between March 18, 2020 and September 30, 2020, they will instead expire on September 30, 2020. This will allow you to take the test before your hours expire.
Current step
July 31, 2020
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
See the emergency rulemaking order for information about submitting comments.
Cosmetology exam referrals
- All business and professional licensing
- Cosmetologists
Completed
Current rule(s)
Student credit for training in a licensed school (Chapter 308-20-090 WAC)
Summary
We removed the requirement for cosmetology schools to refer students for exams. You can now register for or take the exam if you're within 100 hours of completing the required coursework.
Current step
August 8, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.
Court reporter exams
- All business and professional licensing
- Court reporters
Withdrawn
Current rule(s)
Court reporters (Chapter 308-14 WAC)
Summary
We're withdrawing our rule changes for court reporter exams.
Current step
May 11, 2022
Rule change withdrawn
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.