Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-04-025.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 132H-121-020 general conduct, hazing rules.

Hearing Location(s): On April 27, 2023, at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., online via Zoom at https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/88093302814; dial by your location +1 253 215 8782, Meeting ID 880 9330 2814.

Submit Written Comments to: Nadescha Bunje, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Administrative Services, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., B125, Bellevue, WA 98007, email nadescha.bunje@bellevuecollege.edu, by April 27, 2023.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Nadescha Bunje, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Administrative Services, phone 425-564-5669, TTY 425-564-6189, email nadescha.bunje@bellevuecollege.edu, by April 20, 2023.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Bellevue College plans to repeal WAC 132H-121-020 Hazing rules.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: This change is proposed as updates regarding hazing have been made to chapter 132H-126 WAC, Student conduct code of Bellevue College, to be in compliance with Sam's Law (HB [2SHB] 1751).

Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 28B.50.140(13).

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Agency comments or recommendations, if any, as to statutory language, implementation, enforcement, and fiscal matters: Not applicable.

Name of Proponent: Bellevue College, governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Megan Kaptik, Manager of Student Conduct, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., U112, Bellevue, WA 98007, 425-564-2757.

A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.

A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Bellevue College is not one of the enumerated agencies required to conduct cost-benefit analyses under RCW 34.05.328(5).

This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:

Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules relate only to internal governmental operations that are not subject to violation by a nongovernment party.

The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed: