Rulemaking activity: Driver license

The following driver-related Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) are currently under development:
Rule and status	Public hearings or comments
WAC 308-108: Driver training schools Current rule Adopted Rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held October 25, 2022
WAC 308-102: Administration of the Financial Responsibility Act-Procedures Updating WAC 308 chapters to clarify business practices, procedures, and guidelines as it pertains to financial responsibility hearings. Current rule Proposed rule Proposed Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held January 25, 2023
WAC 308-101: Hearing Procedural Rules Updating responsive 308 chapters to clarify language and reflect current business practices and guidelines Current rule Proposed rule Proposed Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held January 24, 2023
WAC 308-110-030: Administration of examinations Current rule: WAC 308-110-030 Current rule: WAC 308-104-046 Adopted rule Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held September 27, 2022 Public hearing audio* (mp3 format: 3 minutes) Download audio transcript
WAC 308-104: Drivers' Licenses Current rule: WAC 308-104 Adopted Rule Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held November 28, 2022 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 4 minutes) Download audio transcript
WAC 308-104-160: Moving and nonmoving violations defined Current rule Adopted Rule Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held November 22, 2022 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 3 minutes) Download audio transcript
WAC 308-104-019: Renewal of driver's license or ID card Emergency Rule Current rule Proposed rule Emergency Rule-Making Order	No public hearing held. See Emergency Rule-Making Order for more information.
Title 308 WAC: Licensing, Department of — Enhancing data stewardship and privacy protections for vehicle and driver data (New rule) Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	Stakeholder webinars held February 2, 2022 and February 3, 2022. Stakeholder webinar audio - February 2, 2022 * (mp3 format: 1 hour 24 minutes) Download the audio transcript Stakeholder webinar audio - February 3, 2022 * (mp3 format: 1 hour 26 minutes) Download the audio transcript Responses to customer input
WAC 308-107-050: Ignition interlock device revolving account Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order
WAC 308-96A-161: Fleet registration Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement Director's Memo	Public hearing held December 7, 2021
Title 308 WAC: Licensing, Department of — Disability Designations and Medical Alert (New rule) Withdrawal notice	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)
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 308-10-045: Costs of providing copies of public records Current rule Emergency Rule-Making order Adopted rule Preproposal Statement of Inquiry

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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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Related information

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