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List of rulemaking activity
Fuel tax and proration rules
- Prorate and fuel tax
In progress
Current rule(s)
- Fuel Tax Rules and Regulations (Chapter 308-77 WAC)
- Aircraft Fuel Tax (Chapter 308-78 WAC)
- Reciprocity and Proration (Chapter 308-91 WAC)
- Department of Licensing (Title 308 WAC)
Summary
We're implementing E-Withhold procedures, changing the appeals procedure, establishing reinstatement procedures, adding escalated penalties, and developing fuel tax discovery and investigation procedures. These changes are required by HB 1964, which passed in the 2024 legislative session.
Current step
June 20, 2024
Intent to change a rule
Public hearing or comments
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