List of rulemaking activity

Deterring catalytic converter theft

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Vehicle and boat dealers
    • Vehicle manufacturers
In progress

Current rule(s)

Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers (Chapter 308-66 WAC)

We're proposing a new rule to clarify requirements for vehicle dealers when marking catalytic converters prior to sale.

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
In progress

Current rule(s)

Application for a driver's license or identicard (WAC 308-104-014)

We're proposing amendments to include a “responsible adult” as being eligible to sign on behalf of a minor for a driver license application. This is to comply with a bill passed in the 2024 legislative session (SB 5800).

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.

Mail

Rules Coordinator
Washington State Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504

Email

rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov

Real estate appraiser fees and charges

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Appraisers
    • Real estate
Completed

Current rule(s)

Fees and charges (Chapter 308-125-120 WAC)

We're proposing an increase to fees for real estate appraisers. Current fees aren't enough to cover program costs. The law requires us to review program budgets and set fees to cover administration costs. The licensing fees we collect are the only source of funds that cover program costs.

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
In progress

Current rule(s)

Enhancing data stewardship and privacy protections for vehicle and driver data (Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing)

We plan to create rules to clarify the requirements of a new law about data sharing and privacy protections for vehicle and driver data.

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

Architect licensing fees

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Architects
Completed

Current rule(s)

Architect fees (Chapter 308-12-205 WAC)

We're increasing our fees to cover the costs of running the architect program.

Current step

November 30, 2022

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

Public hearing held November 22, 2022

Waiving driver education requirements

  • Driver licensing
Completed

Current rule(s)

Waiver of driver education requirement—When granted (WAC 308-104-050)

We updated this rule to reflect the current process for waiving driver education requirements.

Current step

August 13, 2024

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We held a public hearing on June 13, 2024.

Habitual traffic offender probation

  • Driver licensing
In progress

Current rule(s)

Probation in habitual traffic offender matters (WAC 308-101-240)

We're clarifying probation guidelines and terms in habitual traffic offender matters.

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
In progress

Current rule(s)

Hearing Procedural Rules (Chapter 308-101 WAC)

We're amending this rule to better define business rules and guidelines. We're also clarifying the process for conducting administrative interviews and formal hearings for Financial Responsibility and Unsatisfied Judgment cases.

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
Completed

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)

We're clarifying the requirements and procedures for issuing temporary license plates.

Current step

July 19, 2023

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

Public hearing held June 27, 2023
Virtual hearing

Scrap metal wrecker application and fees

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Scrap metal
Completed

Current rule(s)

We're creating new licensing rules for vehicle wreckers and scrap metal businesses. The rules adopt a $500 catalytic converter inspection fee. These licensees must pay the fee when applying for or renewing their license. The new fee is required by a law passed during the 2024 legislative session.

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

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