Authority | RCW or Session Law | WAC and Rule Title | CR-101 WSR # | CR-102 WSR # | CR-103 WSR # | CR-105 WSR # | Program Contact Name | Program Contact Phone |
SBOH | 43.20.050 70.104.055 43.70.545 | Chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions. | 18-11-089 | Anticipate filing | Alex Montano | 360-236-4106 | ||
SBOH | 43.20.050 | WAC 246-203-130 Keeping of animals. | 19-21-018 | Stuart Glasoe | 360-236-4111 | |||
SBOH | 43.20.050 43.20.145 | Chapter 246-215 WAC, Food service. | 18-14-085 | Anticipate filing | Stuart Glasoe or Peter Beaton | 360-236-4111 or 360-236-4031 | ||
SBOH | 43.20.050 70.90.120 | Chapter 246-260 WAC, Water recreation facilities and chapter 246-262 WAC, Recreational water contact facilities. | 17-01-048 | Peter Beaton or Chris Trent | 360-236-4031 or 360-789-2358 | |||
SBOH | 43.20.050 | Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems. | 18-06-082 | Stuart Glasoe or Mike Dexel | 360-236-4111 or 360-236-3011 | |||
SBOH | 43.20.050 | Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems, drainfield remediation. | 06-12-108 | Stuart Glasoe or Mike Dexel | 360-236-4111 or 360-236-3011 | |||
SBOH | 43.20.050 70.119A.080 70.142.010 | Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A water supplies, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. | 18-01-080 | Anticipate filing | Stuart Glasoe or Jocelyn Jones | 360-236-4111 or 360-236-3020 | ||
SBOH | 43.20.050 70.83 | Chapter 246-650 WAC, Newborn screening, adding spinal muscular atrophy to the list of mandatory conditions for newborn screening. | 19-15-087 | Anticipate filing | John Thompson | 206-418-5531 | ||
SBOH | 43.20.050 48.21.244 48.44.344 48.46.375 70.54.220 | Chapter 246-680 WAC, Prenatal tests—Congenital and heritable disorders. | 18-24-016 | Anticipate filing | Michelle Davis | 360-236-4105 |
Authority | RCW or Session Law | WAC and Rule Title | CR-101 WSR # | CR-102 WSR # | CR-103 WSR # | CR-105 WSR # | Program Contact Name | Program Contact Phone |
Board of hearing and speech | ESB 5210 (chapter 183, Laws of 2019) | WAC 246-828-025, 246-828-290, hearing and speech definitions, purchaser rescission rights and new section(s) addressing consumer notification. | 19-20-100 | Kim-Boi Shadduck | 360-236-2912 | |||
Board of hearing and speech | 18.35.161 43.70.250 | WAC 246-828-020, 246-828-025, 246-828-04503, 246-828-075, 246-828-300, and 246-828-990, hearing and speech, examinations, definitions, postgraduate professional work experience requirements—Audiologist and speech-language pathologist, supervisors of students, expired license or certification, and hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and speech-language pathology assistant fees and renewal cycle. | 19-13-038 | Kim-Boi Shadduck | 360-236-2912 | |||
Board of massage | 18.215 | WAC 246-830-005, 246-830-020, 246-830-035, 246-830-037, 246-830-420, 246-830-430, 246-830-440, 246-830-475, 246-830-550, 246-830-555, 246-830-560, 246-830-565, and 246-830-570, massage practitioners. DOH (department), in coordination with the board of massage (board), is considering revising sections of the massage practitioner rules following the chapter review that became effective July 30, 2017. The department and board will consider revising training hours, continuing education, approval of schools and programs, perineal massage, recordkeeping and record retention. The board and department will also consider clarifying other rules as needed. | 17-18-110 | Anticipate filing | Megan Maxey | 360-236-4945 | ||
Board of naturopathy | 18.36A.160 | Chapter 246-836 WAC, considering the practice of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in naturopathic practice. | 13-22-059 | 18-14-087 Anticipating filing a new CR-102 | Susan Gragg | 360-236-4941 | ||
Board of nursing home administrators | 18.52.061 18.340 | WAC 246-843-XXX, Temporary practice permits for nursing home administrator military spouse and state-registered domestic partner eligibility and issuance. The board of nursing home administrators is considering adding a new rule to provide for temporary practice permits to be issued to military spouses or state-registered domestic partners who hold an out-of-state credential as a nursing home administrator. | 19-13-106 | 20-01-077 | Anticipate filing | Kendra Pitzler | 360-236-4723 | |
Board of osteopathic physicians and surgeons | 18.57.005 18.130.050 18.340.020 | Chapter 246-853 WAC, Osteopathic physicians and surgeons. The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board) is considering rule amendments to several sections to ensure that the rules are current, up to date, and align with best practices. The board will also consider adding a new section describing the process for issuing expedited temporary practice permits for military spouses. | 17-24-016 | 20-02-049 | Anticipate filing | Sue Gragg | 360-236-4941 | |
Board of osteopathic physicians and surgeons | 18.57A.020 18.340.020 | Chapter 246-854 WAC, Osteopathic physician assistants. The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board) is considering establishing two new sections of rule to: (1) Describe the process for issuing an expedited temporary practice permit to an osteopathic physician assistant (PA) applicant who is a spouse or registered domestic partner of a military service member, and (2) establish return to practice requirements for an osteopathic PA who has not been in practice for a certain period of time. | 19-01-010 | 20-02-052 | Anticipate filing | Sue Gragg | 360-236-4941 | |
Board of physical therapy | 18.74.023 and HB 2446 (chapter 222, Laws of 2018) | Chapter 246-915 WAC, Board of physical therapy, physical therapist supervision of assistive personnel, implementation of HB 2446 (2018 session). | Anticipate filing | 19-21-119 | Kris Waidely | 360-236-4847 | ||
Chiropractic quality assurance commission | 18.25.0171 18.130.050 | WAC 246-808-010, 246-808-505, 246-808-600, 246-808-605, 246-808-610, 246-808-615, 246-808-620, 246-808-625, 246-808-630, 246-808-650, 246-808-655, 246-808-660, 246-808-670, 246-808-680, 246-808-685, 246-808-690, 246-808-695, 246-808-720, and 246-808-810. The chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering revising these rules regarding definitions, procedures, instrumentation, publicity, advertising, printed materials, transactions, costs, records, duties, mandatory reporting, associations, societies, insurance and professional liability carriers, courts, state and federal agencies, and conflict of interest. | 16-23-120 | Anticipate filing | Bob Nicoloff | 360-236-4924 | ||
Chiropractic quality assurance commission | 18.25.0171 18.130.050 | WAC 246-808-105, 246-808-115, 246-808-130, 246-808-133, 246-808-135, 246-808-140, 246-808-180, 246-808-181, 246-808-190, 246-808-201, 246-808-215, 246-808-510, and 246-808-535, regarding licensure—Application and eligibility requirements. The chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering revising the rules and proposing to establish new temporary practice rules for military status or military-related status. | 16-21-080 | Anticipate filing | Bob Nicoloff | 360-236-4924 | ||
Chiropractic quality assurance commission | 18.25.0171 18.130.050 | WAC 246-808-540 Billing, 246-808-545 Improper billing practices, 246-808-550 Future care contracts prohibited, 246-808-560 Documentation of care, 246-808-565 Radiographic standards, 246-808-570 Pelvic or prostrate examination prohibited, 246-808-575 Intravaginal adjustment restricted, 246-808-580 Acupuncture, 246-808-585 Clinically necessary X-rays, and 246-808-590 Sexual misconduct, the chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering amending these rules to align with current practice standards. | 16-23-106 | Anticipate filing | Bob Nicoloff | 360-236-4924 | ||
Chiropractic quality assurance commission | 18.25.0171 18.130.050 | WAC 246-808-XXX Independent chiropractic examinations (ICE). The chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering creating rules to set standards for independent chiropractic physical examinations and patient records reviews. | 15-21-047 | Anticipate filing | Bob Nicoloff | 360-236-4924 | ||
Dental quality assurance commission | 18.32.002 18.32.0357 18.32.0356 18.32.180 | WAC 246-817-420 Specialty representation. The dental quality assurance commission is considering amendments to recognized specialties to include the American Board of Dental Specialties (ABDS) boards/areas of specialty and other potential specialties. | 17-23-124 | Jennifer Santiago | 360-236-4893 | |||
Dental quality assurance commission | 18.32.002 18.32.0365 | WAC 246-817-601, 246-817-610, 246-817-620, and 246-817-630, dental infection control. The dental quality assurance commission (commission) is considering rules amendments or repeals and creating new sections to update dental infection control practice standards. | 19-05-073 | Jennifer Santiago | 360-236-4893 | |||
Dental quality assurance commission | 18.32.002 18.32.0365 18.32.640 | WAC 246-817-701 through 246-817-790, administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures. The dental quality assurance commission is considering amendments to update general requirements. In addition to general updates, the commission is also considering amendments to address twenty-four hour on-call availability after a complex dental procedure, on-site inspections for all dentists holding sedation permits, and creation of a pediatric sedation endorsement. | 17-17-089 | Jennifer Santiago | 360-236-4893 | |||
DOH | 70.342.075 43.70.040 | Title 246 WAC, creating a new chapter of rules to establish nicotine content measurement standards for closed system nicotine containers use with vapor products. | 17-15-026 | Stacia Wasmundt or Liz Clement | 360-236-2568 (Stacia) or 360-236-3309 | |||
DOH | Chapter 220, Laws of 2017 | Title 246 WAC, establishing a new chapter relating to rapid health information network data reporting (RHINO). | 17-21-075 | Amanda Morse | 206-437-2045 | |||
DOH | 43.70.280 | Chapter 246-12 WAC, closure of abandoned incomplete health care credential applications. | 17-10-045 | Nancy Elliott | 360-236-4878 | |||
DOH | 43.70.280 | Chapter 246-12 WAC, Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers. | 17-10-007 | Nancy Elliott | 360-236-4878 | |||
DOH | 43.70.075, SHB 1049 (chapter 62, Laws of 2019) | Chapter 246-15 WAC, Whistleblower complaints in health care settings. | Anticipate filing | Marlee O'Neill | 360-236-4845 | |||
DOH | 43.70.510 | Chapter 246-50 WAC, Coordinated quality improvement program (CQIP). DOH will review the CQIP chapter and will consider updating the rules for clarification, streamlining, modernization, and other necessary updates for compliance with state statute. | 19-11-021 | Anticipate filing | Jovi Swanson | 360-545-7315 | ||
DOH | 43.70, ESHB 1094 (chapter 203, Laws of 2019) | Chapter 246-72 WAC, Medical marijuana consultant certification. DOH will consider amendments that would enhance and clarify training requirements and practice parameters of a medical marijuana certified consultant. | Anticipate filing | Shelly Rowden | 360-236-2820 | |||
DOH | 43.70.110 43.70.250 43.20B.020 | WAC 246-272-3000 Large on-site sewage system fees. | Anticipate filing | Peter Beaton | 360-236-4031 | |||
DOH | 43.70.250 43.20B.020 | WAC 246-282-990 Fees (shellfish). | Anticipate filing | Jerry Borchert | 360-236-3328 | |||
DOH | 70.38.115 70.38.135 43.70.040 | Chapter 246-310 WAC, Certificate of need, amending, creating, and repealing rules in order to clarify, streamline, and modernize language including need methodologies. | 20-02-008 | Nancy Tyson | 360-236-2955 | |||
DOH | 71.12.670 43.70.040 | Chapters 246-322 and 246-324 WAC, private psychiatric, alcoholism, and chemical dependency hospitals. Updating construction standards and merging chapters into one chapter. | 16-19-037 | Julie Tomaro | 360-236-4987 | |||
DOH | 70.42.090 | WAC 246-338-990 Medical test site fees. | Anticipate filing | Stephanie Vaughn | 360-236-4617 | |||
DOH | 2SHB 1394 (chapter 324, Laws of 2019) 71.24.037 71.24.648 | Chapter 246-341 WAC, Behavioral health administrative requirements, the department is proposing to establish rules to create standards for licensure or certification of intensive behavioral health treatment services and mental health peer respite services, as well as making administrative changes to how a facility becomes certified to provide services to individuals on ninety or one hundred eighty day commitment orders in order to implement 2SHB 1394 (chapter 324, Laws of 2019). | 19-16-050 | 20-01-150 | Anticipate filing | Julie Tomaro | 360-236-2937 | |
DOH | 43.70.040 70.170.060 | Chapter 246-453 WAC, Hospital charity care. | 18-18-073 | Randy Huyck | 360-236-4210 | |||
DOH | 70.225.090 (2)(b) | Chapter 246-470 WAC, proposing to establish a waiver process and criteria for facilities, entities, offices, or provider groups with ten or more prescribers to apply for an exemption from the prescription monitoring program and electronic health record (EHR) integration required by SSB 5380. | 20-03-038 | Carly Bartz-Overman | 360-236-3044 | |||
DOH | ESSB 5332 (chapter 148, Laws of 2019) | Chapters 246-490 and 246-491 WAC, vital statistics. Considering adopting new rules and amending existing rules that will identify the information displayed on birth and death certificates, short form certification of death, and informational copy of birth and death records, including allowing a nonbinary sex designation option to be added to a death certificate. The rules may also establish a formalized procedure to obtain certified and informational copies of birth and death records, adopt fees, make technical updates to statutory references as necessary, and repeal several obsolete sections. | 19-14-039 | Anticipate filing | Katitza Holthaus | 360-236-4311 | ||
DOH | 43.70.040 43.70.080 43.70.120 | Chapter 246-710 WAC, Coordinated children's services. Children with special health care needs. Updating the rules to current standards, amending to include accessing the department as payer of last resort, and repayment to the department under certain circumstances; and adding new sections to include programs such as neurodevelopmental centers. | 17-15-067 | 20-03-118 | Anticipate filing | Michelle Hoffman or Ashley Noble | 360-236-3504 (Michelle) or 360-236-3736 (Ashley) | |
DOH | 18.380.110 | Chapter 246-805 WAC, Applied behavior analysts (ABA). New rule sections to address temporary licensure for ABA practitioners. | 17-17-020 | Jeff Wise | 360-236-4987 | |||
DOH | 18.225.040 18.225.090 | Chapter 246-809 WAC, Licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. | 18-11-029 | Jeff Wise | 360-236-4987 | |||
DOH | 18.205.060 | Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals and chemical dependency professional trainees. The department is considering amendments to the alternative training requirements for chemical dependency professional (CDP) certification. The department will review possible inclusion of pharmacists as eligible licensees for this certification option and will consider any necessary clarification or technical changes. | Anticipate filing | Brad Burnham | 360-236-4912 | |||
DOH | 18.205.060 | Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals and chemical dependency professional trainees. The department is considering amendments regarding chemical dependency professional trainee (CDPT) certification, supervision, approved supervisor requirements, disclosure information, disclosure statements, definitions, and clarifying and technical changes to other requirements, as needed. | 18-11-030 | Brad Burnham | 360-236-4912 | |||
DOH | 18.138.070 | Chapter 246-822 WAC, Dietitians or nutritionists. Considering rule making to amend or repeal several sections of rules focusing on mandatory reporting, examinations, and curriculum. | 18-10-059 | Jeff Wise | 360-236-4987 | |||
DOH | 43.70.250 43.70.280 | Profession fee amendments for WAC 246-843-990 nursing home administrators, 246-810-990 counselors and hypnotherapists, and 246-849-990 Ocularist. | 20-01-072 | Anticipate filing | Cori Tarzwell | 360-236-4981 | ||
DOH | 18.250.020 | Chapter 246-916 WAC, athletic trainers, clarifying who is an authorized volunteer. | 18-01-076 | Bruce Bronoske | 360-236-4843 | |||
DOH | 18.84.040 43.70.040 | Chapter 246-926 WAC, Radiological technologists. Considering opening rules to clarify, streamline, and modernize the regulations for cardiovascular invasive specialists, radiologic technologists, radiologist assistants, and X-ray technicians. This may include repealing or adding new sections of rules, clarifying competency requirements and identifying authorized duties. | 19-16-115 | Debra Mendoza | 360-236-4841 | |||
DOH | 18.89.040 18.89.050 | WAC 246-928-XXX, creating a new section of rule to clarify the scope of practice regarding the administration of medications by respiratory therapists. | 10-17-099 | Jeff Wise | 360-236-4987 | |||
DOH | 43.70.112 43.70.250 43.70.820 Chapter 140, Laws of 2019 | WAC 246-933-990 Veterinarian fees and renewal cycle and 246-935-990 Veterinary technician fees and renewal cycle, adding a fee for HEAL-WA access and a reduction in fees for duplication and verification services. | 19-20-076 | 20-03-173 | Anticipate filing | Cori Tarzwell | 360-236-4981 | |
DOH | 43.70.250 | Chapter 246-945 WAC, pharmacy, DOH will consider moving the pharmacy licensing fees to the pharmacy commission's new consolidated chapter. The department will also consider changes to renewal cycles, and restructuring the fees for drug researchers as requested by stakeholders during public comment of the chapter rewrite. | Anticipate filing | Cori Tarzwell | 360-236-4981 | |||
DOH | 70.168 18.73 | Chapter 246-976 WAC (minus WAC 246-976-420, 246-976-580, and 246-976-700 currently open). Updating EMS and trauma care systems. Chapter to align with the national standards and streamline applications. | 17-24-013 | Catie Holstein | 360-236-2830 | |||
Examining board of psychology | 18.83.090 | WAC 246-924-230, Continuing education requirements. The board of psychology will examine the possibility of reducing the number of hours required for continuing education. | Anticipate filing | Stacey Saunders | 360-236-2813 | |||
Nursing care quality assurance commission | 18.79.110 18.79.400 18.79.800 | Chapter 246-840 WAC, Practical and registered nursing, Advanced practice pain management rules. | 19-15-092 | Brandon Williams | 360-236-4239 | |||
Nursing care quality assurance commission | 18.79.110 | WAC 246-840-111, 246-840-125, 246-840-200 through 246-840-260, nursing continuing competency. | 19-01-001 | Brandon Williams | 360-236-4239 | |||
Nursing care quality assurance commission | 18.79.110 18.79.250 18.79.260 18.79.270 | WAC 246-840-300, 246-840-700 through 246-840-710, nursing scope of practice. | 19-01-002 | Brandon Williams | 360-236-4239 | |||
Nursing care quality assurance commission | 18.79.010 18.79.160 | WAC 246-840-342 and 246-840-360 Licensure for advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) applicants by interstate endorsement and renewal of ARNP licensure. | 19-15-093 | 20-03-125 | Anticipate filing | Brandon Williams | 360-236-4239 | |
Pharmacy quality assurance commission | 18.64 18.64A 69.41 69.60 69.51 | Title 246 WAC, revision of rules around professional standards for pharmacy personnel. | 18-09-066 | 20-03-126 | Anticipate filing | Tracy West | 360-236-4988 | |
Pharmacy quality assurance commission | 18.64 18.64A 69.41 69.43 69.50 69.51 | Title 246 WAC, revising licensing standards for pharmacies, facilities and professionals under the commission jurisdiction. | 18-01-123 | 20-03-126 | Anticipate filing | Tracy West | 360-236-4988 | |
Pharmacy quality assurance commission | 18.64 18.64A 69.41 69.43 69.50 69.51 | Chapter 246 WAC, revising rules on the commission regulatory authority and regulation of the practice of pharmacy. | 18-01-124 | 20-03-126 | Anticipate filing | Tracy West | 360-236-4988 | |
Pharmacy quality assurance commission | 18.64 18.64A 69.41 69.50 69.51 | Chapter 246 WAC, revision of rules around operational standards for facilities. | 18-09-063 | 20-03-126 | Anticipate filing | Tracy West | 360-236-4988 | |
Pharmacy quality assurance commission | Chapter 314, Laws of 2019 (SSB 5380) | WAC 246-945-XXX, creating a new section to implement a waiver to the e-prescribing requirement as outlined in SSB 5380. | 20-03-020 | Cori Tarzwell | 360-236-4981 | |||
Podiatric medical board | 18.22.015 18.22.800 | WAC 246-922-700, 246-922-780, 246-922-790, multiple PMP query requirements. | 19-18-018 | Anticipate filing | Susan Gragg | 360-236-4941 | ||
Podiatric medical board | 18.22 | Chapter 246-922 WAC, the podiatric medical board is opening the chapter to consider amendments to streamlining and modernized [modernizing] the rules following a chapter review under RCW 43.70.041. | Anticipate filing | Susan Gragg | 360-236-4941 | |||
Podiatric medical board | 18.130.050 18.22.005 18.22.015 | WAC 246-922-230, podiatry prohibited transactions. | 18-13-025 | 19-19-052 | Anticipate filing | Susan Gragg | 360-236-4941 | |
Veterinary board of governors | 18.92.030 | WAC 246-933-010, 246-933-200, 246-933-310, 246-933-340, and new WAC 246-933-XXX, professional conduct/ethics definitions, veterinary-client-patient relationship, facilities and practice managements standards definitions, practice management, and client consultation. | 18-12-090 | 20-03-172 | Anticipate filing | Loralei Walker | 360-236-4647 | |
Veterinary board of governors | 18.92.030 18.92.260 | WAC 246-933-501 through 246-933-590, authorizing animal care and control agencies and nonprofit humane societies to provide veterinary services. | 20-01-013 | Loralei Walker | 360-236-4947 | |||
Veterinary board of governors | 18.240.050 | WAC 246-935-270 through 246-935-310, updating veterinarian technician continuing education. | 17-07-046 | 19-21-134 | Anticipate filing | Loralei Walker | 360-236-4647 | |
Washington medical commission | 18.71.017 18.71.002 18.130.050 | Chapters 246-919 and 246-918 WAC, considering a new technical assistance program to address practitioner deficiency issues. The medical quality assurance commission (commission) is considering creating two new rule sections that will establish a clinical assistance program to resolve practice deficiencies that may not rise to the level of a license sanction or revocation through a plan of education, training, and/or supervision for allopathic physicians and physician assistants. The commission will consider amending other related rules as needed. | 18-06-007 | Anticipate filing | Amelia Boyd | 360-236-2727 | ||
Washington medical commission | 18.71.017 18.130.050 | Chapter 246-919 WAC, Medical quality assurance commission. Opening chapter for updates and revisions to modernize rules to align with current law practice. | 18-02-079 | Anticipate filing | Amelia Boyd | 360-236-2727 | ||
Washington medical commission | 18.71.017 18.130.050 | Chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC, adding new sections regarding stem cell therapies. | Anticipate filing | Amelia Boyd | 360-236-4766 | |||
Washington medical commission | 18.71.017 18.130.050 | Chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC, adding new sections regarding telemedicine. | 19-19-072 | Anticipate filing | Amelia Boyd | 360-236-4766 | ||
Washington medical commission | 18.71.017 18.130.050 SB 5764 (2019 session) | Chapter 246-918 WAC, changing name from medical quality assurance commission to Washington medical commission. | Anticipate filing | 19-19-071 | Amelia Boyd | 360-236-4766 | ||
Washington medical commission | 18.71.017 18.71A.020 | Chapters 246-918 and 246-191 [246-919] WAC, considering amending opioid prescribing rules to exempt long-term care facilities. | Anticipate filing | Amelia Boyd | 360-236-2727 |