August 4, 2026

Scheduled Hearing Dates: 
August 04, 2026 10:00am

Rule-Making Hearing Docket

Please note: The public hearing on August 4, 2026, will be held online for those interested in attending. Meeting details are as follows:

Microsoft Teams meeting

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Meeting ID: 249 787 621 458 237

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Select the WAC number to view or print a copy of the CR-102 form and the rule text. Send all comments on the rule to the Rules Coordinator. If you have questions about the rule send a message to the contact person.

Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations

WACs 388-101D-0485 & 388-101D-0490

To update the rule regarding certified residential providers and how they use professional treatment plans when providing services to people in the Community Protection Program. This will align the rule with federal waiver requirements regarding restrictive procedures and person-centered supports.

Destinie Buzzard (360) 791-4787

Preproposal filed as WSR 26-03-100
Proposed rules filed as WSR 26-14-001

Hearing Date:  August 4, 2026

Chapter 388-818 WAC

Chapter 388-818 WAC - ODHH Telecommunication Equipment Dist. Program Update. The proposed changes are primarily to remove the sliding fee scale and establish an income cap, revise the age of eligibility, and correct outdated terminology.

Kelly Robison (360) 725-3453

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 26-07-025
Proposed rule filed as WSR 26-13-025
Hearing Date: August 4, 2026

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Rules Coordinator

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
PO Box 45850
Olympia, WA  98504-5850
Phone: (360) 664-6097
Fax: (360) 664-6185
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