List of rulemaking activity

Improving young driver safety

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Driver training schools
    • CDL training schools
    • Motorcycle training schools
Completed

Current rule(s)

We defined the process for training schools to submit required business information to the us. This rule applies to motorcycle safety, commercial driver license, and driver training schools. This is a requirement of SB 5583, which passed during the 2023 legislative session. We'll use this information to populate an interactive map on our website.

Current step

December 11, 2024

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on November 26, 2024.

 

Address requests

  • Driver licensing
Completed

Current rule(s)

Address requests—Terms and fees (WAC 308-104-150)

We repealed this redundant rule. Records requests go through our public disclosure office.

Current step

December 11, 2024

Rule repealed

Public hearing or comments

If you object to this use of the expedited rulemaking process, you must submit your objection in writing.

Mail

Washington State Department of Licensing
1125 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA 98504

Email

rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov

Applying for a driver license or ID card

  • Driver licensing
Completed

Current rule(s)

Application for a driver's license or identicard (WAC 308-104-014)

We amended this rule to include a “responsible adult” as being eligible to sign on behalf of a minor for a driver license application. This is to comply with a bill passed in the 2024 legislative session (SB 5800).

Current step

December 11, 2024

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

If you object to this use of the expedited rulemaking process, you must send your objections to us in writing.

Mail

Rules Coordinator
Washington State Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504

Email

rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov

Driver training schools

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Driver training schools
In progress

Current rule(s)

Driver training schools (Chapter 308-108 WAC)

We're changing the rules for driver training schools to align with the latest national standards. This means we’re updating what courses need to include and what instructors should know. We’re also getting rid of any old or unnecessary wording.

Current step

December 4, 2024

Intent to change a rule

Public hearing or comments

You can participate in this rulemaking activity by emailing us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.

Data sharing practices

  • Public records and data privacy
  • Driver licensing
  • Vehicle and boat registration
Completed

Current rule(s)

Data sharing (Chapter 308-10A WAC)

We're creating new rules around data sharing practices. These will clarify SSB 5152, a law passed during the 2021 legislative session.

Current step

September 7, 2023

New rule adopted

Public hearing or comments

Public hearing held July 31, 2023

CDL disqualification procedures

  • Driver licensing
In progress

Current rule(s)

Final orders (WAC 308-101-230)

We're proposing rescinding subsection 4 of this rule to allow for CDL disqualifications to be addressed within the personal driver’s license hearing. This proposal follows an analysis of our CDL disqualification procedures.

Current step

November 20, 2024

Rule repeal proposed

Public hearing or comments

We're holding a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on January 6, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Join the hearing via Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 213 753 764 625
Passcode: CR466o
Call in (audio only): +1 564-999-2000,,768700343# (United States, Olympia) or 833-322-1218,,768700343# (United States, Toll-free)
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 768 700 343#

If you have trouble accessing the virtual meeting, call us at 360-902-3486 to request help. If you'd like to request an interpreter or other accommodations, you can email us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov. Please be sure to do this at least one week before the public hearing.

Note: We encourage hearing participants to attend in-person. If you attend virtually and have technical difficulties, you'll need to use the call-in option. The in-person attendance will take place at the our Business and Professions Division, located at:

405 Black Lake Blvd
Olympia, WA 98502
Map and directions

Submit comments online

Fuel tax and proration investigations and appeals

  • Prorate and fuel tax
In progress

Current rule(s)

These rules create a Fuel Tax Discovery Team. They'll define the scope of records requests and other investigation requirements for fuel tax licensees. The rules reflect changes to dyed diesel penalties. They allow assessment based on storage capacity and add repeater penalties for violations within a 5-year period. The rules make several technical changes. They'll remove “informal hearing” for “Review by Department”. They'll also add an Appeals chapter under aircraft fuel WACs.

Current step

November 5, 2024

Rule change proposed

Public hearing or comments

We're holding a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on December 11, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Join the hearing on Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 235 657 432 848
Passcode: nwth5d
Call in (audio only): +1-564-999-2000,,140744215# United States, Olympia
Phone conference ID: 140 744 215#

If you have trouble accessing the virtual meeting, call us at 360-902-3486 to request help. If you'd like to request an interpreter or other accommodations, you can email us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov. Please be sure to do this at least one week before the public hearing.

Note: We encourage hearing participants to attend in-person. If you attend virtually and have technical difficulties, you'll need to use the call-in option. The in-person attendance will take place at the our Business and Professions Division, located at:

405 Black Lake Blvd
Olympia, WA 98502
Map and directions

Submit comments online

Document review and interviews

  • Driver licensing
  • Vehicle and boat registration
In progress

Current rule(s)

Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing

State laws already define administrative reviews and interviews. We're required to define the specifics of conducting the document review or interview. Standard procedures include eligibility, evidence needing review, authority of the review, and other legal remedies available after the review.

This new rule will provide greater clarity for conducting administrative reviews and interviews.

Current step

November 5, 2024

New rule proposed

Public hearing or comments

We're holding a public hearing on December 11, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Join the hearing on Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 248 845 176 769
Passcode: s2n6ec
Call in (audio only): +15649992000,,650370153 (Olympia) or 8333221218,,650370153 (United States, toll free)
Phone conference ID: 650 370 153#

If you have trouble accessing the virtual meeting, call us at 360-902-3486 to request help. If you'd like to request an interpreter or other accommodations, you can email us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov. Please be sure to do this at least one week before the public hearing.

Note: We encourage hearing participants to attend in-person. If you attend virtually and have technical difficulties, you'll need to use the call-in option. The in-person attendance will take place at the our Highways and Licensing Building, located at:

1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Map and directions

Submit comments online

Recreational vehicle dealers and manufacturers

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Vehicle and boat dealers
    • Vehicle manufacturers
Withdrawn

Current rule(s)

Title 308 WAC

We considered creating new rules to fulfill the requirements of SHB 1996. This bill passed during the 2024 legislative session. The new rules would've covered the licensing, auditing, and regulatory oversight of recreational vehicle manufacturers and dealers.

Current step

May 22, 2024

Intent to create a new rule

Public hearing or comments

Vehicle dealer and manufacturer definitions

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Vehicle and boat dealers
    • Vehicle manufacturers
In progress

Current rule(s)

WAC 308-66-110 Definitions

This rule seeks to improve regulatory compliance for vehicle dealers and manufacturers. We're proposing to clarify definitions related to certain vehicle dealer and manufacturer activities. We're defining the "soliciting" of a sale and creating a new definition for the act of "public education". We're also adding examples of what "public education" involves.

Current step

October 22, 2024

Rule change proposed

Public hearing or comments

We're holding a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on December 6, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 215 301 082 920
Passcode: v5d4A4
Dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,,462745124# United States, Olympia
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 462 745 124#

If you have trouble accessing the virtual meeting, call us at 360-902-3486 to request help. If you'd like to request an interpreter or other accommodations, you can email us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov. Please be sure to do this at least one week before the public hearing.

Note: We encourage hearing participants to attend in-person. If you attend virtually and have technical difficulties, you'll need to use the call-in option. The in-person attendance will take place at the our Highways and Licensing Building, located at:

1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Map and directions

Submit comments online

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