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List of rulemaking activity
Deterring catalytic converter theft
- All business and professional licensing
- Vehicle and boat dealers
- Vehicle manufacturers
Current rule(s)
Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers (Chapter 308-66 WAC)
Summary
Current step
October 2, 2024
Rule change proposed
Public hearing or comments
You can participate in this rulemaking activity by contacting us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.
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
October 2, 2024
Rule change proposed
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
Real estate appraiser fees and charges
- All business and professional licensing
- Appraisers
- Real estate
Current rule(s)
Fees and charges (Chapter 308-125-120 WAC)
Summary
We continue to look into ways to reduce budget gaps while minimizing the impact on our licensees. For example, we replaced travel for board meetings and investigations with virtual options, where possible. This reduces travel costs for rental space, lodging, meals, staffing, mileage and more.
Current step
September 19, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held public hearings for this rulemaking activity on August 28, 2024 and September 18, 2024.
Data sharing and privacy for vehicle and driver data
- Driver licensing
- Vehicle and boat registration
Current rule(s)
Enhancing data stewardship and privacy protections for vehicle and driver data (Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing)
Summary
Current step
May 5, 2021
Intent to create a new rule
Public hearing or comments
Stakeholder webinars held February 2, 2022 and February 3, 2022
- February 2, 2022 stakeholder webinar audio
(mp3 format: 1 hour 24 minutes) - February 2, 2022 audio transcript
- February 3, 2022 stakeholder webinar audio
(mp3 format: 1 hour 26 minutes) - February 3, 2022 audio transcript
- Responses to customer input
Architect licensing fees
- All business and professional licensing
- Architects
Current rule(s)
Architect fees (Chapter 308-12-205 WAC)
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
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
Habitual traffic offender probation
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Probation in habitual traffic offender matters (WAC 308-101-240)
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.
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.
Temporary license plates
- Vehicle and boat registration
Current rule(s)
Department temporary permit (WAC 308-56A-140); Delivery of vehicle on dealer temporary permit (WAC 308-56A-420); Obtaining dealer temporary permits (WAC 308-56A-425)
Summary
Current step
July 19, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held June 27, 2023
Virtual hearing
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 44 minutes)
Scrap metal wrecker application and fees
- All business and professional licensing
- Scrap metal
Current rule(s)
- Wrecker license application (WAC 308-63-040)
- Wrecker licensing fees (WAC 308-70-130)
Summary
Current step
June 20, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We're proposing this rule change under an expedited process (RCW 34.05.353). This process eliminates the need for us to hold public hearings. If you object to the use of the expedited process for this rule change, you must object in writing. Email your objection to rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov or mail it to:
Rules Coordinator
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501