WSR 26-04-063
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
[Filed January 28, 2026, 7:47 a.m.]
Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda
January 1 - July 1, 2026
In accordance with RCW 34.05.314, the state parks and recreation commission (commission) submits its semi-annual agenda for rules under development for publishing in the Washington State Register.
The commission is conducting a thorough review and may have additional rules as conditions arise. Rule changes filed from January to June 2025 [2026] are located on the commission's website at https://parks.state.wa.us/179/rules-regualtions [https://parks.state.wa.us/179/rules-regulations].
Any questions related to the specific rules identified in the agenda can be directed to the manager or Valeria Veasley, Rules Coordinator, at 300 Desmond Drive S.W., Lacey, WA 98503 or P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98503-2560[2650], 360-902-8597 or valeria.veasley@parks.wa.gov.
WAC Citation
Reason and/or Expected Outcome
Contact
Status of Rule Making
Anticipated Date of Adoption
Comments
WAC 352-32-251 Limited income senior citizen, disability, and disabled veteran passes.
Update WAC 352-32-251 to include additional residency verification documents, all passes program rooms, and to require additional documentation for income eligibility when applying for the senior limited income pass using the SSA-1099.
Ariel Ryon
Visitor Services/Information Center
Ariel.Ryon@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8603
Under review.
No filings yet.
To be determined
 
WAC 352-37-310
Solicitation.
Bring requirements for permitting commercial uses within the seashore conservation area into alignment with requirements in other park locations.
Matt Niles
Seashore Conservation Area Manager
Matt.Niles@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8607
Under review.
No filings yet.
 
 
WAC 352-32-140, amending rules regarding the use of fireworks within the seashore conservation area.
Amend rules regarding the use of fireworks within the seashore conservation area.
Matt Niles
Seashore Conservation Area Manager
Matt.Niles@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8607
Under review.
No filings yet.
 
 
WAC 352-44-130(2) Fees, inspection and plan review.
Amend administrative cost not to exceed from twenty-eight (28%) to thirty-five (35%) percent of the actual costs incurred by the commission.
Nata Hurst
Program Specialist
Nata.Hurst@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8638
Under review.
No filings yet.
 
 
WAC 352-44-010
Recreational conveyances— Definitions.
Change verbiage: (2) "Director" shall mean the director of the Washington state parks and recreation commission or their designee.
Nata Hurst
Program Specialist
Nata.Hurst@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8638
Under review.
No filings yet.
 
 
WAC 352-44-020
Remove verbiage: Each conveyance for person generally engaging in winter sports recreational activities, as described in RCW 79A.40.010, shall have a current seasonal certificate to operate on a form approved and provided by the commission.
Nata Hurst
Program Specialist
Nata.Hurst@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8638
Under review.
No filings yet.
 
 
WAC 352-44-040
Recreational conveyances—Access to certificate.
Change verbiage: The director or designee shall have access to the certificate at all times and the authority to revoke the certificate at any time that he they determine the conveyance is not safe for public use.
Nata Hurst
Program Specialist
Nata.Hurst@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8638
Under review.
No filings yet.
 
 
WAC 352-44-120 Recreational conveyances—Violation constitutes a misdemeanor.
Change verbiage: In accordance with the provisions of RCW 70.88.040 79A.40.040 the violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punished as such.
Nata Hurst
Program Specialist
Nata.Hurst@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8638
Under review.
No filings yet.
 
 
Chapter 352-40 WAC, Public records.
Updating housekeeping in chapter 352-40 WAC.
Brian Thrasher
Public Records Officer
Brian.Thrasher@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8514
Under review.
No filings yet.
 
 
Valeria Veasley
Management Analyst