WSR 15-01-088
EXPEDITED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
ENTERPRISE SERVICES
[Filed December 16, 2014, 4:57 p.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 200-370 WAC, Office of state procurement, these rules govern development of credit card systems and rules relating to the use of credit cards by state agencies and departments.
NOTICE
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Jack Zeigler, Department of Enterprise Services, 1500 Jefferson Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504-1401, AND RECEIVED BY February 23, 2015.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Under HB [2SHB] 2452 (2012), commonly known as Procurement Reform, RCW 43.19.185 was repealed. RCW 43.19.185 mandated the development of credit card systems and rules relating to the use of credit cards by state agencies and departments.
While the development of credit card policies and standards are required under HB [2SHB] 2452, credit card rules are no longer required.
In addition, fully developed and operational credit card systems, controls and policies are in place and widely used and followed by state agencies and departments.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Because of this, chapter 200-370 WAC is no longer relevant. This rule change repeals chapter 200-370 WAC.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 39.26 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 39.26 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of enterprise services, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Jack Zeigler, 1500 Jefferson Street S.W., Olympia, WA, (360) 407-9209; Implementation: Cathy Moxley, 1500 Jefferson Street S.W., Olympia, WA, (360) 407-9434; and Enforcement: Farrell Presnell, 1500 Jefferson Street S.W., Olympia, WA, (360) 407-8820.
December 16, 2014
Jack Zeigler
Policy and Rules Manager
REPEALER
The following chapter of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
Chapter 200-370 WAC
Office of state procurement