Rulemaking activity: Driver license

The following driver-related Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) are currently under development:
Rule and status	Public hearings or comments
Title 308 WAC: Licensing, Department of — Enhancing data stewardship and privacy protections for vehicle and driver data (New rule) Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
Title 308 WAC: Licensing, Department of — Disability Designations and Medical Alert (New rule) Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
WAC 308-104-019 Renewal of driver's license or identicard by electronic commerce—Eligibility Current rule Adopted Rule Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held March 9, 2021
WAC 308-104-075: Driver's licenses—Prohibited practices—Suspension, cancellation, or denial period Current rule Adopted Rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held December 22, 2020, 2016 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 4 minutes)
WAC 308-104-014: Application for driver's license or identicard Current rule Adopted Rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held December 22, 2020 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 4 minutes)
WAC 308-100-033: Minimum training requirements, and WAC 308-100-035: Employer certification Current rules: WAC 308-100-033 Minimum training requirements WAC 308-100-035 Employer certification Adopted rules: WAC 308-100-033 Minimum Training Requirements WAC 308-100-035 Employer Certification Rule-Making Order
WAC 308-101-030: Computation of time Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held June 17, 2020 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 1 hour 19 minutes)
WAC 308-104-145 Driving record abstracts—Release to insurance companies Current Rule Adopted Rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held June 17, 2020 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 12 minutes)
New Chapter 308-109 WAC: Motorcycle Permit and Endorsement Requirements New sections: Motorcycle Subsidy Program WAC 308-109-010: Definitions WAC 308-109-020: Motorcycle safety subsidy WAC 308-109-030: Improving access to motorcycle ridership and reducing fatalities and serious injuries related to incidents involving motorcycles Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement Cost Analysis	Public hearing held March 16, 2020 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes)
Chapter 308-104 WAC: Drivers' Licenses Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement Gender X Coversheet Gender X Designation on DLs and ID Cards Q&A Change your gender designation: Driver Licenses and ID cards	Public hearings held: August 12, 13, and 15, 2019 August 12 public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 65 minutes) August 13 public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 24 minutes) August 15 public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 39 minutes)
Title 308 WAC Licensing, Department of Current rule Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
WAC 308-100-033: Minimum training requirements Current rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	See the Concise Explanatory Statement for a response to the comments we received.
WAC 308-104-014: Application for driver's license or identicard Current rule Emergency Rule-Making Order Adopted Emergency rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held April 24, 2018 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes)
Chapter 308-104 WAC: Drivers' Licenses Current rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held May 8, 2018 May 8, 2018 public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes) Public hearing held May 9, 2018 May 9, 2018 public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 7 minutes) Public hearing held May 10, 2018 May 10, 2018 public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes) Public hearing held May 11, 2018 May 11, 2018 public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes) Public hearing held May 22, 2018 May 22, 2018 public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 7 minutes) Public hearing held May 23, 2018 May 23, 2018 public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 13 minutes)
WAC 308-105-020 Application for enhanced driver's license or identicard. Current rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held March 13, 2019 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes)
Chapter 308-100 WAC Drivers' Licenses—Special Provisions Current rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held December 11, 2018 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes)
Chapter 308-100 WAC Drivers' Licenses—Special Provisions Current rule Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
Chapter 308-102 WAC: administration of the financial responsibility act—Procedures Chapter 308-103 WAC: rules of procedure for hearings conducted under RCW 46.20.308 Chapter 308-104 WAC: drivers' licenses Current rules Chapter 308-102 WAC: administration of the financial responsibility act—Procedures Chapter 308-103 WAC: rules of procedure for hearings conducted under RCW 46.20.308 Chapter 308-104 WAC: drivers' licenses Adopted rules Chapter 308-101 WAC: Hearing procedural rules Chapter 308-102 WAC: administration of the financial responsibility act—Procedures Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order Chapter 308-104 WAC Repealed Chapter 308-103 WAC: rules of procedure for hearings conducted under RCW 46.20.308 WAC 308-104-350: Significant decisions in driver license cases	Public hearing held April 26, 2018 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes 46 seconds)
WAC 308-10-045: Costs of providing copies of public records Current rule Emergency Rule-Making order Adopted rule Preproposal Statement of Inquiry
WAC 308-104-014: Application for driver's license or identicard Current rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held November 7, 2017 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes)
Chapter 308-100 WAC: Drivers' Licenses - Special Provisions Current rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held October 26, 2017 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes 53 seconds)
WAC 308-104-010: Vision test Current rule Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
Chapter 308-107 WAC: Ignition Interlock Driver's License Current rule Adopted rule Emergency Rule-Making Order Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held October 11, 2017 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes 18 seconds)
WAC 308-104-160: Moving and nonmoving violations defined WAC 308-108-165: Prohibition on wireless communication devices during instruction WAC 308-330-464: RCW sections adopted—Operation and restrictions Current rules WAC 308-104-160: Moving and nonmoving violations defined WAC 308-108-165: Prohibition on wireless communication devices during instruction WAC 308-330-464: RCW sections adopted—Operation and restrictions Adopted rules WAC 308-104-160: Moving and nonmoving violations defined WAC 308-108-165: Prohibition on wireless communication devices during instruction WAC 308-330-464: RCW sections adopted—Operation and restrictions Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order Emergency Rule-Making Order Adopted rules WAC 308104160: Moving and nonmoving violations defined WAC 308108165: Prohibition on wireless communication devices during instruction WAC 308330464: RCW sections adopted—Operation and restrictions	Public hearing held October 10, 2017 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes)
WAC 308-104-025: Effect of accumulation of traffic offenses WAC 308-104-035: Interest of safety Current rules WAC 308-104-025: Effect of accumulation of traffic offenses WAC 308-104-035: Interest of safety Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
Chapter 308-107 WAC: Ignition Interlock Driver's License Current rule Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
Chapter 308-104 WAC: Drivers' Licenses Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held March 7, 2017 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes)
Chapter 308-109 WAC: Motorcycle skills education schools (New rule) Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
WAC 308-04-010: Requirements for checks in payment of licenses, certificates, etc. - Penalty Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held December 27, 2016 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes 45 seconds)
WAC 308-105-100: Fee Current rule Expedited Rule-Making Permanent Rule-Making Order	See Expedited Rule Making for information about submitting comments.
WAC 308-104-160: Moving and nonmoving violations defined Current rule Emergency Rule-Making Order Proposed rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held July 27, 2016 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes)
Chapter 308-330 WAC: Washington Model Traffic Ordinance Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement Emergency Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held November 25, 2015 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes)
Chapter 308-103 WAC: Rules of procedure for hearings conducted under RCW 46.20.308 Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held May 27, 2015 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes)
WAC 308-100-130: Serious traffic violations Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held September 23, 2014 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes)
WAC 308-106-030: Insurance identification card - Self-insurance - Certificate of deposit - Bond Current rule Adopted new rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held September 25, 2014 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes)
WAC 308-100-180: Third party testing fee Current rule Adopted rule (amendatory section) Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held January 12, 2015 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes)
WAC 308-100-033: Minimum training requirements Current rule Preproposal Statement of Inquiry Withdraw notice	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
Chapter 308-104 WAC: Driver's licenses — ADR monitoring service (New rule) Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
WAC 308-104-050: Waiver of driver education requirement—When granted Current rule Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.

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Explanation of abbreviations

RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington State laws)
WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington State agency regulations)

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Driver license and ID card laws (RCW 46.20)
Motor vehicle laws (RCW 46)
Department of Licensing rules and regulations (WAC 308)

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