The Office of Administrative Hearings encourages the public to be involved in the rulemaking process by attending public hearings and submitting comments on proposed rules. You can find information on current rulemaking activities below or by clicking on the link to the OAH Semi-Annual Rulemaking Agenda.
Current rulemaking activities for the second half of calendar year 2025 are outlined in the Rulemaking Calendar.
Rulemaking Activities in 2025
WACs 10-08-150 and 160
CR-101 filed on March 5, 2025, WSR 25-06-084 to update WACs 10-08-150 and 10-08-160 regarding the qualification process for Washington court-certified interpreters in accordance with RCW 2.43.
Chapter 10-08 WAC
CR-101 filed on October 19, 2022, WSR 22-21-142 to update the Model Rules to ensure compliance with RCW 34.05.220(5) and 34.05.250. An agency study is ongoing including review of statutory changes and development of a charter for stakeholder input.
If you have questions, please contact the agency Rules Coordinator, Barb Cleveland at 360-407-2700 or at rulemaking@oah.wa.gov.
