Rule-Making Hearing Docket
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| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
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The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-878-0020 - Outpatient competency restoration program (OCRP)—Definitions, 388-878-0030 - Clinically appropriate for outpatient competency restoration services, 388-878-0040 - Assignment of clients and initial intake, 388-878-0050 - Conditions of participation, 388-878-0060 - OCRP provider reporting, 388-878-0070 - Early competency evaluation, 388-878-0080 – Program removal, and 388-878-0090 - Program end. The department is also newly adding WAC 388-878-0051 - Leave of absence. |
Emma Palumbo 360-972-6214 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 22-21-057 Proposed rules filed as WSR 24-16-107 Continued proposed rules filed as WSR 25-05-047 Proposed supplemental rules filed as WSR 25-11-089 Hearing Date: June 24, 2025 |
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The department is proposing to amend Chapter 388-881 WAC Sexual Predator Program to update gender neutral language throughout as well as identify current practices. These changes are due to the progression and change within the Special Commitment Center program which includes the oversight of the program from external sources. |
Christina Wells (253) 363-0274 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 24-14-109 Proposed rules filed as WSR 24-19-081 |
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WACs 388-400-0040, 388-408-0050 & 388-444-0035 The department is proposing to amend the following WAC sections: WAC 388-400-0040, "Am I eligible for benefits through the Washington Basic Food program?", 388-408-0050, “Does the department consider me homeless for basic food benefits?”, and 388-444-0035, “Who is exempt from ABAWD time limits and minimum work requirements?” |
Sharon.Hill-Laguerre (360) 870-9316 Roanne Harris |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 25-06-077 |
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WAC 388-892-0500 What is DVR’s payment system for VR service contracts? This proposal amends existing rule to provide more information to interested parties as to the process DVR uses to set rates for service fees and the cadence of these processes. Greater clarity around this topic will benefit interested parties. |
Alicia Erezim (360) 742-1854 Mari Heusman (360) 280-2044 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 25-08-060 |
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Chapters 388-76, 388-78A & 388-107 WAC This proposal would: Add new sections to Chapter 388-76 WAC and amend WAC 388-76-10320 Resident Record. Add new sections to Chapter 388-78A WAC and amend WAC 388-78A-2410 Content of resident records .Add new sections to Chapter 388-107 WAC and amend WAC 388-107-0560 Resident records-Clinical records. |
Colleen Jensen 564-999-3182 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 24-22-123 |
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