This report outlines current and anticipated rule-making activities for the Washington state patrol (WSP). This agenda is provided in accordance with the requirements of RCW 34.05.314. If you have questions regarding this report or WSP rule-making activities, please contact Kimberly Mathis at 360-596-4017 or wsprules@wsp.wa.gov.

This agenda is for informational purposes only, and the listed dates for anticipated rule-making actions are estimates. Any errors in this agenda do not affect the validity of the rules or rule-making notices filed with the office of the code reviser and published in the Washington State Register.

Additional WSP rule-making activities may occur that cannot be forecasted, as WSP may initiate rule making to implement new state laws, comply with federal requirements, or respond to unforeseen circumstances.

Proposed Rule Making
Rule	Scope	Deadline	Legislation Effective Date
Fire marshal standards	Clarify guidelines and practices	To be determined (TBD)	N/A
Tow truck equipment standards	Update outdated equipment standards	July 2026	N/A
Permit to purchase (HB 1163)	Create a new permit and training certification system	April 2027	May 2027
Hands-free wireless communication devices	Update the referenced RCW	TBD	N/A
Lighting requirements	Allow usage of green flashing lights on highway maintenance vehicles	May 2026	N/A
Work zone speed safety camera program (ESSB 5801)	Update the $0 penalty to $125	May 2026	July 2026
Transportation requirements	Clarify language to permit drivers aged 18-21 to operate eligible commercial vehicles intrastate	February 2026	N/A