List of rulemaking activity
Vehicle dealers and manufacturers
All business and professional licensing
- Vehicle and boat dealers
- Vehicle manufacturers
In progress
Current rule(s)
Summary
We're considering rulemaking to define the difference between a vehicle dealer and manufacturer. The new rule will also clarify what activities each can conduct.
April 17, 2024 Intent to create a new rule Preproposal statement of inquiry (WSR 24-09-083) You can participate in this rulemaking activity by emailing us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.Current step
Preproposal documents
Public hearing or comments
Definitions for business rules, guidelines, and administrative reviews
Driver licensing
In progress
Current rule(s)
Summary
We're considering rulemaking to clarify document review and interviews related to administrative reviews. We conduct reviews when someone objects to actions we make that affect their eligibility to operate a vehicle. Standard procedures will include eligibility, evidence for review, authority of the review, and other legal remedies available post-review.
April 17, 2024 Intent to create a new rule Preproposal statement of inquiry (WSR 24-09-082) You can participate in this rulemaking activity by emailing us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.Current step
Preproposal documents
Public hearing or comments
Training school interactive map
Driver licensing
In progress
Current rule(s)
Washington State Department of Licensing (Title 308 WAC)
Summary
We're creating a process for training and safety schools to provide us with certain information. This information may include:
• The names of training and testing providers.
• Training and testing locations.
• Contact information.
• Course and program pricing.
• Services offered by language.
We'll use this information to create an interactive map on our website.
April 3, 2024 Intent to create a new rule Title 308 WAC preproposal statement of inquiry You can participate in this rulemaking activity by emailing us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.Current step
Preproposal documents
Public hearing or comments
Real estate broker education and license renewals
All business and professional licensing
- Real estate
Completed
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
We're proposing rules requiring new and current real estate licensees to take instructional courses about fair housing and preventing unfair housing practices. We'll be responsible for providing the curriculum. The proposed rules would add the fair housing course to the current rules, edit the rules to be clearer, create new requirements for licensees, and subject licensees to audits.
July 6, 2022 Rule change adopted Proposed rule (Chapter 308-124A WAC) Proposed rule (Chapter 308-124H WAC) Chapter 308-124A WAC and Chapter 308-124H WAC Proposed rulemaking order Chapter 308-124A and Chapter 308-124H Permanent rulemaking order Chapter 308-124A Adopted rule Chapter 308-124H Adopted rule Public hearing held June 8, 2022Current step
Proposed rule documents
Adopted rule documents
Public hearing or comments
Qualifications for special parking privileges for persons with disabilities
Vehicle and boat registration
Completed
Current rule(s)
Definitions - Special parking privileges for persons with disabilities (WAC 308-96B-010) and General provisions (WAC 308-96B-020)
Summary
We clarified the law to specify that customers need to be Washington State residents to qualify for special parking privileges for persons with disabilities. We also defined the term, "resident" in WAC 308-96B-010 (Definitions) to further clarify.
March 21, 2024 Rule change adopted Preproposal statement of inquiry Proposed rule Proposed rulemaking order Chapter 308-96B WAC Adopted rules Chapter 308-96A WAC Permanent rulemaking order Chapter 308-96B WAC Director's memo We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on March 18, 2024.Current step
Preproposal documents
Proposed rule documents
Adopted rule documents
Public hearing or comments
Semiautomatic assault rifle fee
All business and professional licensing
- Firearms dealers
In progress
Current rule(s)
Semiautomatic assault rifle fee (WAC 308-500-010)
Summary
We removed the requirement for firearm dealers to charge a fee for semiautomatic assault rifle purchases. This change allows firearms dealers to charge a background check fee for the Secure Automated Firearm E-check system run by the Washington State Patrol.
WAC 308-500-010 Expedited rulemaking order WAC 308-500-010 Repealed rule WAC 308-500-010 Permanent rulemaking order Proposed rule documents
Adopted rule documents
Public hearing or comments
Motorcycle permit and endorsem*nt requirements
Driver licensing
Completed
Current rule(s)
Motorcycle permit and endorsem*nt requirements (Chapter 308-109 WAC)
Summary
We created new WAC chapters to address criteria for the issuance of motorcycle instructional permits and endorsem*nts for 2- and 3-wheel motorcycles.
January 18, 2024 Rule change adopted Preproposal statement of inquiry Proposed rule Proposed rulemaking order 308-109 adopted rules 308-109 permanent rulemaking order 308-109 concise explanatory statement 308-109 Director's memo We held a public hearing on November 27, 2023.Current step
Preproposal documents
Proposed rule documents
Adopted rule documents
Public hearing or comments
Titles forwheeled all-terrain vehicles
Vehicle and boat registration
Completed
Current rule(s)
Off-road and nonhighway vehicles (WAC 308-94A-005)
Summary
We removed the requirement for wheeled all-terrain vehicles to be retitled after being modified for on-road use. This change also includes technical edits to the wording of the rule.
September 16, 2022 Rule change adopted Proposed rule Proposed rulemaking order WAC 308-94A-005 Adopted rule WAC 308-94A-005 Permanent rulemaking order WAC 308-94A-005 Concise explanatory statement WAC 308-94A-005 Director's memo Public hearing held September 9, 2022Current step
Proposed rule documents
Adopted rule documents
Public hearing or comments
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Destroyed or wrecked vehicles, temporary license plates foroff-road vehicle dealers
Vehicle and boat registration
Completed
Current rule(s)
Destroyed or wrecked vehicle—Reporting—Rebuilt (WAC 308-56A-460); Delivery of off-road vehicle on dealer temporary permit (WAC 308-94A-035)
Summary
We updated the current market value threshold amount of destroyed or wrecked vehicles according to the law. For off-road vehicle dealers, we replaced references to temporary permits to temporary license plates.
July 26, 2023 Rule change adopted Proposed rule (Chapter 308-94A-035) Proposed rule (Chapter 308-56A-460) Expedited rulemaking order WAC 308-56A-460 adopted rule WAC 308-94A-035 adopted rule WSR 23-16-052 Permanent rulemaking order Current step
Proposed rule documents
Adopted rule documents
Public hearing or comments
Transportation network company licensing and auditing
All business and professional licensing
- Transportation network companies
Completed
Current rule(s)
Transportation network companies (Chapter 308-81 WAC)
Summary
We added a new rule chapter to support the licensing and auditing of transportation network companies.
February 9, 2024 New rule adopted Preproposal statement of inquiry Proposed rule Proposed rulemaking order Adopted rule: WAC 308-81-101 - Transportation network companies Permanent rulemaking order for WAC 308-81-010 Director's memo: Rulemaking activity for WAC 308-81-010 We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on February 6, 2024.Current step
Preproposal documents
Proposed rule documents
Adopted rule documents
Public hearing or comments
