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List of rulemaking activity
CDL disqualifications
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Hearing procedural rules - Final orders (WAC 308-101-230)
Summary
Current step
November 13, 2023
New rule adopted
Public hearing or comments
A public hearing was held October 31, 2023 at 10 a.m.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 5 minutes)
- Public hearing transcript
Data sharing practices
- Public records and data privacy
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
Driver license renewals for people over 70
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
May 5, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
No public was hearing held. See the emergency rulemaking order for more information.
Virtual driver training classes
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
October 31, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held October 25, 2022
Driver hearing procedures
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
March 13, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held January 25, 2023
- 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
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Rule change withdrawn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.
Data sharing and privacy for vehicle and driver data
- Driver licensing
- Vehicle and boat registration
Current rule(s)
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
Financial responsibility hearings
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
March 13, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held January 25, 2023
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 4 minutes) - Audio transcript
CDL hearings
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
August 16, 2023
New rule withdrawn
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.