Rules in Progress
The rules writing process is open to the public. The public is welcome to take part in helping us write rules. Rules are also known as regulations, Washington Administrative Code, or WAC. The rule-making process includes public notices and workshops, and usually a public hearing before a rule becomes final.
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Current rules in progress
- On June 6, 2023, the Board of Massage in conjunction with the Department of Health filed a CR-102 as WSR #23-12-095 (PDF) with the Office of the Code Reviser proposing amendments to WAC 246-830-475, Continuing education requirements, to establish health equity continuing education requirements to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5229.
- On March 10, 2023, the Board of Massage in conjunction with the Department of Health filed a CR-101 as WSR #23-07-064 (PDF) with the Office of the Code Reviser proposing to consider amendments to WAC 246-830-035 Licensing by endorsement for out-of-state applicants.
- On March 10, 2023, the Board of Massage in conjunction with the Department of Health filed a CR-103 as WSR #23-07-065 (PDF) with the Office of the Code Reviser, adopting updates to existing sections of chapter 246-830 WAC. The updated rules go into effect April 10, 2023. The CR-103 provides the revised rules language.
- On May 24, 2023, the Board of Massage in conjunction with the Department of Health filed a CR-101 as WSR #23-12-002 (PDF) with the Office of the Code Reviser proposing to consider amendments to WAC 246-830-430 Education and training.