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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
Names and addresses of vehicle owners
- Vehicle and boat registration
Current rule(s)
Ownership in doubt - Bonded title or three-year registration without title (WAC 308-56A-210)
Summary
Current step
November 22, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
A public hearing was held on November 15, 2023 at 10 a.m.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 4 minutes)
- Public hearing 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New rule withdrawn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.
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Rule change withdrawn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.
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
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
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
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
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