List of rulemaking activity
Moving and nonmoving violations
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
November 30, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held November 22, 2022
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 3 minutes) - Audio transcript
Motorcycle permit and endorsement requirements
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Motorcycle permit and endorsement requirements (Chapter 308-109 WAC)
Summary
Current step
January 18, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held a public hearing on November 27, 2023.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 4 minutes)
- Public hearing transcript
Suspended driver licenses and safe driving courses
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
November 30, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 4 minutes) - Audio transcript
Age requirements for driver knowledge exams
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
November 28, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held September 27, 2022
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 3 minutes) - Audio transcript
Waiving driver education requirements
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Waiver of driver education requirement—When granted (WAC 308-104-050)
Summary
Current step
August 13, 2024
Rule change adopted
Data sharing practices
- Public records and data privacy
- Driver licensing
- Vehicle and boat registration
Current rule(s)
Data sharing (Chapter 308-10A WAC)
Summary
Current step
September 7, 2023
New rule adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held July 31, 2023
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 9 minutes) - Audio transcript
Address requests
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Address requests—Terms and fees (WAC 308-104-150)
Summary
Current step
December 11, 2024
Rule repealed
Public hearing or comments
If you object to this use of the expedited rulemaking process, you must submit your objection in writing.
Washington State Department of Licensing
1125 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Applying for a driver license or ID card
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Application for a driver's license or identicard (WAC 308-104-014)
Summary
Current step
December 11, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
If you object to this use of the expedited rulemaking process, you must send your objections to us in writing.
Rules Coordinator
Washington State Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Administrative procedures
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Hearing Procedural Rules (Chapter 308-101 WAC)
Summary
Current step
September 4, 2024
Intent to change a rule
Public hearing or comments
You can participate in this rulemaking activity by emailing us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.
Commercial driver license (CDL) definitions
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
August 2, 2023
Rule change withdrawn
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.
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