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List of rulemaking activity
Scrap metal wrecker application and fees
- All business and professional licensing
- Scrap metal
Current rule(s)
- Wrecker license application (WAC 308-63-040)
- Wrecker licensing fees (WAC 308-70-130)
Summary
Current step
June 20, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We're proposing this rule change under an expedited process (RCW 34.05.353). This process eliminates the need for us to hold public hearings. If you object to the use of the expedited process for this rule change, you must object in writing. Email your objection to rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov or mail it to:
Rules Coordinator
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Real estate records and responsibilities
- All business and professional licensing
- Real estate
Current rule(s)
Real Estate - Records and Responsibilities (Chapter 308-124C WAC)
Summary
Current step
June 13, 2024
New rule adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held a public hearing on May 23, 2024.
- WAC 308-124C-105 public hearing audio (MP3, 6 minutes)
- Public hearing audio transcript
Previous public hearings
We held a listening session with stakeholders on March 18, 2024.
Prohibitions
- All business and professional licensing
- Appraisers
- Appraisal management companies
Current rule(s)
Prohibitions (WAC 308-409-080)
Summary
Current step
June 10, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on June 7, 2024.
10 a.m.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 4 minutes)
- Public hearing audio transcript
Fees for notarial acts
- All business and professional licensing
- Notaries public
Current rule(s)
Fees for notarial acts (308-30-220)
Summary
Current step
May 22, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on May 21, 2024.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 7 minutes)
- Public hearing transcript
Recreational vehicle dealers and manufacturers
- All business and professional licensing
- Vehicle and boat dealers
- Vehicle manufacturers
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
May 22, 2024
Intent to create a new rule
Public hearing or comments
You can participate in this rulemaking activity by emailing us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.
Vehicle dealers and manufacturers
- All business and professional licensing
- Vehicle and boat dealers
- Vehicle manufacturers
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
April 17, 2024
Intent to create a new rule
Public hearing or comments
You can participate in this rulemaking activity by emailing us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.
Real estate broker education and license renewals
- All business and professional licensing
- Real estate
Current rule(s)
Broker first active renewal (WAC 308-124A-785); Continuing education clock hour requirements (WAC 308-124A-790); Course titles reserved for prescribed curriculum courses (WAC 308-124H-810); General requirements for course approval (WAC 308-124H-820); Secondary education provider course content approval application (WAC 308-124H-825)
Summary
Current step
July 6, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held June 8, 2022
Semiautomatic assault rifle fee
- All business and professional licensing
- Firearms dealers
Current rule(s)
Semiautomatic assault rifle fee (WAC 308-500-010)
Summary
Current step
March 26, 2024
Rule repealed
Public hearing or comments
Transportation network company licensing and auditing
- All business and professional licensing
- Transportation network companies
Current rule(s)
Transportation network companies (Chapter 308-81 WAC)
Summary
Current step
February 9, 2024
New rule adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on February 6, 2024.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 4 minutes)
- Public hearing transcript
Military spouse coordinators
- All business and professional licensing
Current rule(s)
Military service members or spouses — Definitions (WAC 308-09-010); Converting a military spouse's active license to an inactive license (WAC 308-09-025); Licensee with active licenses who enter the military (WAC 308-09-040); and Maintaining a military status license (WAC 308-09-045)
Summary
Current step
November 3, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held on October 30, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 4 minutes)
- Public hearing transcript