December 9, 2025

Scheduled Hearing Dates: 
December 09, 2025 10:00am

Rule-Making Hearing Docket

Please note: The public hearing on December 9, 2025, will be held online for those interested in attending. Meeting details are as follows:

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Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations

WACs 388-487-0010, 388-487-0020 & 388-487-0030

The department is proposing amendments to the following WAC sections:  WAC 388-487-0010, “What is the sun bucks program?”, 388-487-0020, “Is my child eligible for sun bucks?”, and 388-487-0030, “General information about sun bucks benefits.”

Ivette Dones-Figueroa (360) 764-3812

Roanne Harris
(360) 870-8059

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 25-08-053
Proposed rules filed as WSR 25-22-088
Hearing Date: December 9, 2025

WACs 388-447-0005 & 388-449-0010

The department is proposing amendments to the following WAC sections: WAC 388-447-0005, “What evidence do we consider to determine incapacity?” and 388-449-0010, “What evidence do we consider to determine disability?”

Deanna Ballard (360) 338-2896

Roanne Harris
(360) 870-8059

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 25-18-075
Proposed rules filed as WSR 25-22-076
Hearing Date: December 9, 2025

WAC 388-450-0015

The department is proposing amendments to WAC 388-450-0015, “What types of income are not used by the department to figure out my benefits?”

Melissa Kenney (360) 764-3272

Roanne Harris
(360) 870-8059

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 25-19-081
Proposed rules filed as WSR 25-22-075
Hearing Date: December 9, 2025

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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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