HB 1375-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Reauthorizes the expedited rule adoption process.

     Declares that an agency may file notice for the expedited adoption of rules in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section for rules meeting any one of the following criteria:

     (1) The proposed rules relate only to internal governmental operations that are not subject to violation by a person;

     (2) The proposed rules adopt or incorporate by reference without material change federal statutes or regulations, Washington state statutes, rules of other Washington state agencies, shoreline master programs other than those programs governing shorelines of statewide significance, or, as referenced by Washington state law, national consensus codes that generally establish industry standards, if the material adopted or incorporated regulates the same subject matter and conduct as the adopting or incorporating rule;

     (3) The proposed rules only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect;

     (4) The content of the proposed rules is explicitly and specifically dictated by statute;

     (5) The proposed rules have been the subject of negotiated rule making, pilot rule making, or some other process that involved substantial participation by interested parties before the development of the proposed rule; or

     (6) The proposed rule is being amended after a review under RCW 34.05.328.

     Repeals RCW 34.05.354.