List of rulemaking activity
Professional licenses for military spouses
- All business and professional licensing
Completed
Current rule(s)
Military spouse requesting an expedited processing (WAC 308-09-015); Military spouse licensing - Equivalency to Washington standards and temporary licensing (308-09-020)
Summary
We're changing rules for expedited licensing and timelines for temporary licensing for military spouses. This change follows E2SHB 1009, a law passed during the 2023 legislative session.
Current step
August 22, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.
Geologist licensing fees
- All business and professional licensing
- Geologists
Completed
Current rule(s)
Fees (WAC 308-15-150)
Summary
We're increasing our fees to cover the costs of running the geologist program.
Current step
October 20, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held October 11, 2022
Funeral and cemetery licensing and renewals
- All business and professional licensing
- Funerals and cemeteries
Completed
Current rule(s)
Operator licensure for those who conduct cremations, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction (WAC 308-47-090); Final disposition permit application procedure (WAC 308-47A-030); Renewal of licenses - Funeral directors, embalmers, funeral director interns and embalmer interns (WAC 308-48-180)
Summary
We're updating rules to follow a new law that changes renewal dates for cemetery certificates, prearrangement sales licenses, funeral directors, embalmers, and reduction facility operators.
Current step
September 20, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.
Court reporter exams
- All business and professional licensing
- Court reporters
Withdrawn
Current rule(s)
Court reporters (Chapter 308-14 WAC)
Summary
We're withdrawing our rule changes for court reporter exams.
Current step
May 11, 2022
Rule change withdrawn
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.
Cosmetology exam referrals
- All business and professional licensing
- Cosmetologists
Completed
Current rule(s)
Student credit for training in a licensed school (Chapter 308-20-090 WAC)
Summary
We removed the requirement for cosmetology schools to refer students for exams. You can now register for or take the exam if you're within 100 hours of completing the required coursework.
Current step
August 8, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.