Original application from $125 to $130; renewal from $100 to $104; and late renewal penalty from $100 to $104.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 18.145 RCW, RCW 43.24.086, 43.135.055.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Program operating costs must be supported by revenue received which is currently insufficient. The 4% limit imposed by Initiative 601 will partially improve revenue deficit.

Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study, fee study.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication. Notification will be sent to the Certified Shorthand Reporter Association, the Stenomask Association, the Association of Washington Business, the Independent Business Association, and other interested parties. Send written or faxed comments to Teri Osborn, Department of Licensing, Business and Professions Division, Court Reporter Section, P.O. Box 9027, Olympia, WA 98507-9027, FAX (360) 664-2550.

April 14, 1998

Teri Osborn

WMS Manager