List of rulemaking activity

CDL disqualification reviews

  • Driver licensing
Completed

Current rule(s)

Hearing procedural rules (Chapter 308-101 WAC)

We created a new chapter to define how we review CDL disqualifications, including business rules, guidelines, and processes.

Current step

November 13, 2023

New rule adopted

Public hearing or comments

A public hearing was held October 31, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Real estate written services agreements

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Real estate
Withdrawn

Current rule(s)

Real estate – Definitions and brief adjudicative proceedings (Chapter 308-124 WAC)

We're withdrawing a proposed rule change to define what "as soon as reasonably practical" means when entering into a written services agreement.

Current step

November 13, 2023

Rule change withdrawn

Public hearing or comments

See the preproposal statement of inquiry for information about submitting comments.

Motorcycle permit and endorsement requirements

  • Driver licensing
In progress

Current rule(s)

Motorcycle permit and endorsement requirements (Chapter 308-109 WAC)

Currently, the requirements for motorcycle permits and endorsements are part of our internal policies but aren't included in state laws or rules. This rule will set the requirements for issuing a 2-wheel or 3-wheel motorcycle permit or endorsement. It will also decide how long each requirement will be valid.

Current step

October 18, 2023

Rule change proposed

Public hearing or comments

Public hearing to be held November 27, 2023 at 2 p.m.

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If you are having difficulty joining the Zoom meeting at the time of the public hearing, please call 360-902-0131.

An in-person option is available at the highways and licensing building located at:
Highway Licensing Building
1125 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA 98504.

You can also submit your comments online.

Tax exemptions for clean alternative fuel vehicles

  • Vehicle and boat registration
Completed

Current rule(s)

Retail sales and use tax exemption criteria for clean alternative fuel vehicles (WAC 308-04-030); Certificates of title - Motor vehicles, etc. (Chapter 308-56A WAC)

We moved the tax exemption rules for clean alternative fuel vehicles into the rules for motor vehicle titles.

Current step

October 23, 2023

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

Public hearing held on October 19, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Military spouse coordinators

  • All business and professional licensing
Completed

Current rule(s)

Military service members or spouses - Professional license (Chapter 308-09 WAC)

We defined military spouse coordinators under the requirements of 2SHB 1009, a law passed during the 2023 legislative session.

Current step

September 6, 2023

Rule change proposed

Public hearing or comments

Public hearing held on October 30, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Specialty license plates

  • Vehicle and boat registration
Completed

Current rule(s)

Special license plates - Criteria for creation or continued issuance (WAC 308-96A-560)

We clarified specialty plate design guidelines by requiring new designs to show the jurisdiction at the top of the plate.

Current step

October 20, 2023

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

Public hearing held on October 11, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Commercial driver license (CDL) definitions

  • Driver licensing
In progress

Current rule(s)

Definitions (Chapter 308-100 WAC)

We plan to change the current definitions related to commercial driver's license (CDL) holders to make it easier to get a CDL. This will include clarifying rules about training, testing, and reporting requirements for CDL holders, training providers, and employers. Our goal is to allow Washington to train more CDL holders, improve agency efficiency and oversight, and ensure that we're following state laws and federal regulations.

Current step

October 27, 2023

Rule change proposed

Public hearing or comments

Public hearing to be held November 21, 2023
10 a.m.
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If you are having difficulty joining the Zoom meeting at the time of the public hearing, please call 360-902-0131.

An in-person option is available at the highways and licensing building located at:
Highway Licensing Building
1125 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA 98504

You can also submit your comments online.

CDL hearings

  • Driver licensing
Withdrawn

Current rule(s)

Hearing procedural rules (Chapter 308-101 WAC)

We're withdrawing new rules to clarify business practices, procedures, and guidelines about CDLs and hearing requests, requests for interpreters, defining good cause, and defining the requirements to request a hearing as a Habitual Traffic Offender.

Current step

August 16, 2023

New rule withdrawn

Public hearing or comments

No public hearing was held.

Definitions for business rules, guidelines, and administrative reviews

  • Driver licensing
Withdrawn

Current rule(s)

Licensing, Department of (Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing)

We're withdrawing new rules to define business rules, guidelines, and the process for administrative reviews.

Current step

August 16, 2023

New rule withdrawn

Public hearing or comments

No public hearing was held.

Commercial driver license (CDL) definitions

  • Driver licensing
Withdrawn

Current rule(s)

Definitions (WAC 308-100-005)

We're withdrawing rule changes to the definitions related to commercial driver's license (CDL) holders to make it easier to get a CDL.

Current step

August 2, 2023

Rule change withdrawn

Public hearing or comments

No public hearing was held.