Semiannual rulemaking agenda

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

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