See a list of rules we're working on for each program.
Latest rulemaking agenda
The tables below show rule changes that we're considering. We update this agenda twice a year.
Note: This list may not include everything that we're working on. See our full list of rulemaking for more information.
Proposed rulemaking
| Rule | Scope | Agency contact | Deadline | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary license plate extension | Amend rules to extend the temporary license plate validity length | Brandon Bannister brandon.bannister@dol.wa.gov |
December 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| Abandoned RV fees | Review possible changes to the fees and rates for the Abandoned RV program with impacted partners | Brandon Bannister brandon.bannister@dol.wa.gov |
End of 2025 | N/A |
| DAV/Qualified veteran's free license | Clarify eligibility guidelines for DAV plates and fees that that apply to customers | Brandon Bannister brandon.bannister@dol.wa.gov |
TBD | N/A |
| Specialty plates redesign | Create new rules regarding the process for sponsoring organizations to follow if they want to redesign existing specialty plates | Brandon Bannister brandon.bannister@dol.wa.gov |
TBD | N/A |
| Place of business | Expedited rulemaking to align with current law regarding a vehicle dealer’s place of business | Brandon Bannister brandon.bannister@dol.wa.gov |
TBD | N/A |
| Prorate and Fuel Tax collection implementation | Complete rulemaking necessary to finish implementation of prorate and fuel tax collection | James Manuel james.manuel@dol.wa.gov |
TBD | N/A |
| Financial assistance for Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) | Allow customers to apply for financial assistance when there isn’t an IID requirement on file | Colton Myers colton.myers@dol.wa.gov |
TBD | N/A |
| Employer exemption Applications | Create new rules for our employer exemption application related to ignition interlock devices | Colton Myers colton.myers@dol.wa.gov |
January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 |
| Appraiser evaluations | Reflecting changes at the federal level | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov |
January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 |
| Textured hair training curriculum requirements | Set new requirements for cosmetology schools to offer textured hair training | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov |
March 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Pronoun use | Pursue expedited rulemaking in response to a petition regarding inclusion of gender-neutral language | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov |
TBD | N/A |
| Appraiser fee clarifications | Clarify fees for appraisers regarding inactive license reinstatement | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov |
TBD | N/A |
| Home inspector standards of practice | Update language regarding standards of practice for home inspector licenses; requested of the Home Inspector Board | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov |
TBD | N/A |
Ongoing rulemaking
| Rule | Scope | Agency contact | Preproposal (CR-101) |
Proposed rulemaking (CR-102) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership in doubt | Amend rules to clarify customers are not required to seek releases of interest from prior vehicle owners before entering Ownership in Doubt to align with current statute | Brandon Bannister brandon.bannister@dol.wa.gov |
June 18, 2025 | N/A |
| Habitual traffic offender clarity | Clarifying probation guidelines and terms concerning Habitual Traffic Offenders | Colton Myers colton.myers@dol.wa.gov |
September 4, 2024 | June 4, 2025 |
| Financial responsibility hearings | Defining business rules, guidelines, and the process for conducting administrative interviews and formal hearings for Financial Responsibility and Unsatisfied Judgement cases | Colton Myers colton.myers@dol.wa.gov |
September 4, 2024 | N/A |
| Technical corrections | Our 2025 agency request legislation to repeal and amend rules to align with federal and state directives, and provide technical language and reference corrections | Colton Myers colton.myers@dol.wa.gov |
N/A | N/A |
| Initial orders finality | Clarify initial orders become final without a petition for review from licensees | Ellis Starrett estarrett@dol.wa.gov |
April 2, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| Real estate fee updates | Update the current Washington Center for Real Estate Research fee on real estate licenses from $10 to $20 | Kelsey Stone kelsey.stone@dol.wa.gov |
N/A | N/A |
Rulemaking agenda in other formats
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