Rule-Making Hearing Docket
The tables below list all rules scheduled for hearings grouped by administration. The rule title links to the CR-102 form and text. Select this link to see how you can send your comments to the Rules Coordinator. If you have questions about the rule send a message to the contact person.
DSHS filing notices ("CR" forms), WAC text and related materials that appear on this website are facsimiles of official rule-making notices filed with the Office of the Code Reviser. Some information - such as the effective date of a final or emergency rule - may be added by DSHS to rule-making notices appearing on this website. Such added information is intended for clarity only and does not alter the effect of the official notice.
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-71 WAC Home and community services and programs. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-04-087 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-21-095 Hearing date: November 24, 2009 Earliest adoption date: November 25, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-101 WAC Certified community residential services and supports. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-14-068 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-21-094 Hearing date: December 8, 2009 Earliest adoption date: December 9, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-16-101 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-21-070 Hearing date: December 8, 2009 Earliest adoption date: December 9, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 Eligibility for long-term care (institutional, waiver, and hospice) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-21-073 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-21-073 Hearing date: November 24, 2009 Earliest adoption date: November 25, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing homes. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-14-070 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-20-062 Hearing date: December 8, 2009 Earliest adoption date: December 9, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding home licensing rules. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-14-069 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-20-061 Hearing date: December 8, 2009 Earliest adoption date: December 9, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-15-156 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-20-060 Hearing date: December 8, 2009 Earliest adoption date: December 9, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of Developmental Disabilities Assessment. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-13-029 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-19-127 Hearing date: October 27, 2009 Earliest adoption date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10025, 10070 and 10073 Recently enacted 2SHB 1935 increased the application processing and yearly license fees for adult family home applicants and providers. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-14-071 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-18-118 Hearing date: October 6, 2009 Earliest adoption date: October 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-9040 and 9060 The department plans to amend these sections to clarify language used to describe the individual and family services level. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-13-091 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-18-061 Hearing date: October 6, 2009 Earliest adoption date: October 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 The department is proposing to adopt the approximate four percent reduction of the daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using the CARE tool and that reside in AFHs and licensing boarding homes contracted to provide AL, ARC, and EARC services. This proposal also requires notice within twenty-four hours when a resident is discharged on medical leave to a nursing home or hospital from the AL, ARC, EARC, or AL facility. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-11-100 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-102 Hearing date: September 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-5990, 6010, 6011, 6012; and 388-829C-230 The department is amending these rules to ensure that it reflects changes that have been approved in chapters 388-829C, 388-826, and 388-845 regarding the process DDD uses to determine respite. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-13-029 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-16-087 Hearing date: September 8, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 9, 2009 |
| WAC 388-825-068 These amendments are necessary to maintain consistency with updated requirements in chapter 388-71 and 388-106 WAC regarding Adult Day Health services. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-07-039 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-15-161 Hearing date: August 25, 2009 Earliest adoption date: August 26, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC DDD Service Rules. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-04-092 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-15-020 Hearing date: August 25, 2009 Earliest adoption date: August 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-110-140 Assisted living services facility structural requirements. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-16-104 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-14-077 Hearing date: August 4, 2009 Earliest adoption date: August 5, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-16-138 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-12-060 Hearing date: July 7, 2009 Earliest adoption date: July 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-04-068 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-12-059 Hearing date: July 7, 2009 Earliest adoption date: July 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-515-1507 What are the financial requirements for home and community based services when you are eligible for a noninstitutional categorically needy (CN) medicaid program? |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-08-052 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-11-105 Hearing date: June 23, 2009 Earliest adoption date: June 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 Defining the resource standard and determining resource eligibility for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-23-041 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-09-119 Hearing date: May 26, 2009 Earliest adoption date: May 27, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-832 WAC Individual and family services program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-23-042 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-07-094 Hearing date: May 5, 2009 Earliest adoption date: May 6, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1340 Determining excluded income for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-01-142 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-06-079 Hearing date: April 7, 2009 Earliest adoption date: April 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 Reduces daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using the CARE tool. Requires notice within twenty-four hours when a resident is discharged on medical leave to a nursing home or hospital from the AFH, ARC, EARC or AL facility. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-12-070 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-06-050 Supplemental notice to WSR 09-04-065 Hearing date: April 7, 2009 Earliest adoption date: April 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-845-0060 Can my waiver enrollment be terminated? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-17-098 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-05-030 Hearing date: March 24, 2009 Earliest adoption date: March 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-96-758 and 759 Increase compensation for low-wage workers in nursing homes beginning July 1, 2009. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-12-071 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-04-066 Hearing date: March 10, 2009 Earliest adoption date: March 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 Implementation of seventeen level payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-12-070 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-04-065 Hearing date: March 10, 2009 Earliest adoption date: March 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1380 Determining a client's participation in the cost of care for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-24-077 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-03-097 Hearing date: February 24, 2009 Earliest adoption date: February 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 and 1320 Eligibility and institutional status for lnog-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-13-089 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-03-096 Hearing date: February 24, 2009 Earliest adoption date: February 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-78A-2770, 2773, 2775, 2780, 2783, 2785, 2787 | Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-21-076 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-01-176 Hearing date: January 27, 2009 Earliest adoption date: January 28, 2009 |
WAC 388-561-0200 and 0201 |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-21-152 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-01-151 Hearing date: January 27, 2009 Earliest adoption date: January 28, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-16-132 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-104 Hearing date: December 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 10, 2008 |
| WAC 388-76-10120, 10125, 10955, 10960 The purpose of this rule making is to clarify requirements on when a license must and may be denied and when the department may and must impose remedies. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-16-133 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-103 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC Home and Community Services and Programs; and Residential Long-Term Care Services. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-15-135 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-053 Hearing date: December 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date; December 10, 2008 |
| WAC 388-515-1512 and 1514 DSHS is amending these sections to incorporate the $20 disregard and increase the personal needs allowance (PNA) from $41.44 to $62.79 to match Home and Community Services categorically needy (CN) waiver programs. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-18-077 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-21-145 Hearing date: November 25, 2008 Earliest adoption date: November 26, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-04-109 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-21-036 Hearing date: November 25, 2008 Earliest adoption date: November 26, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0225; WAC 388-505-1505, 1506, 1507, 1508 and 1509 Medicaid personal care and long-term care services under COPES, New Freedom, PACE, MMIP and WMIP. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-012 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-19-101 Hearing date: October 21, 2008 Earliest adoption date: October 22, 2008 |
| WAC 388-561-0200 and 0201 Amendments are necessary to meet the requirements of section 6012 of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-04-077 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-17-112 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-831 WAC Community protection program. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 06-08-034 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-16-123 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-78A-2202, 2204, 2206, 2208, 2600, 2730, 3150, 3152 The department is adding new sections to implement E2SHB 2668. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-061 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-16-120 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-78A-2470, 2680, 2690, 2950, 2980, 3030, 3450, 3460 To clarify, enhance readability and usability of electronic monitoring and construction requirements. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-23-078 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-16-119 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0130 How does the department determine the number of hours I may receive for in-home care? |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-12-072 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-15-138 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Division of developmental disabilities (DDD) home and community based services waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-05-004 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-008 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care (LTC) services. |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-063 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-14-121 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing homes. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
Preproposal notices filed as WSR 07-15-024 & 07-21-121 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-14-065 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-825-100, 101 and 102 The department is amending these rules to clarify who will be notified of decisions made by the division of developmental disabilities and to specify that both notices and correspondense will be sent to the appropriate parties. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-107 Proposed rule filed as 08-13-077 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC The department is adding new rules in Chapter 388-106 WAC to implement the Roads to Community Living Project. |
Elizabeth Prince (360) 725-2561 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-22-085 Proposed rule filed as 08-13-076 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-828 and 388-832 WAC Individual and Family Services Program and Individual and Family Services Assessment. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notices filed as WSR 07-10-018, 0 7-15-081 and 07-14-081 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-11-095 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 and 1380 Changes update the 2008 federal maximum resource and maintenance standards that increased January 1, 2008. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-22-063 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-104 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
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| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-25 WAC Child welfare services--Foster care. |
Carrie Kendig (360) 902-7568 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-05-044 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-10-024 Hearing date: June 9, 2009 Earliest adoption date: June 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-15-021 How does CPS respond to reports of alleged child abuse or neglect? |
Tina Stern (360) 902-0860 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-22-086 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-02-076 Hearing date: February 10, 2009 Earliest adoption date: February 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-15-005 and 077 Children's Administration is implementing the legislature's intent in Chapter 220, Laws of 2007. The new language will establish a two-tiered findings system and new record expungement timeframes. |
Colette McCully (360) 902-0863 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-07-095 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-14-141 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
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| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-14-073 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-23-068 Hearing date: January 5, 2010 Earliest adoption date: January 6, 2010 |
| WAC 388-408-0020 When am I not allowed to be in a TANF or SFA assistance unit? |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-16-102 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-23-077 Hearing date: December 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: December 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-452-0005 Do I have to be interviewed in order to get benefits? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-22-085 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-22-067 Hearing date: December 8, 2009 Earliest adoption date: December 9, 2009 |
| WAC 388-422-0005 What happens to my child, spousal and medical support when I get public assistance. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-16-103 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-21-069 Hearing date: November 24, 2009 Earliest adoption date: November 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0185, 0190, 0195; 388-478-0060 and 388-492-0070 The department is proposing changes to exercise an option from the 2002 Farm Bill to treat child support payments made to someone outside of the home as an income exclusion prior to administering the gross income text changes to WAC 388-450-0185. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
Preproposal notices filed as WSR 09-10-056 & 08-14-119 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-19-148 Hearing date: October 27, 2009 Earliest adoption date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-454-0015 The department is proposing to amend this section to clarify the policy regarding situations that do not meet the criteria of a temporary absence as described in (4). |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-02-058 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-18-094 Hearing date: October 6, 2009 Earliest adoption date: October 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0020, 388-466-0120 and 388-466- 0130 The department is proposing changes to the WACs listed above to allow Special immigrants from Afghanistan to be eligible for RCA, RMA, and federally funded Washington Basic Food benefits for up to eight months as allowed under federal law. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-11-103 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-097 Hearing date: September 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-406-0055 When do my benefits start? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-14-072 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-101 Hearing date: September 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0025 How do I get my benefits? |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-13-096 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-098 Hearing date: September 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-01-059 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-100 Hearing date: September 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0175 The changes are necessary to comply with RCW 74.04.266 and ESHB 1244, chapter 564, as passed by the 2009 legislature. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-15-160 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-15-160 Hearing date: August 25, 2009 Earliest adoption date: August 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-406-0005, 0035, 0045 This proposed rule change is to eliminate the 45-day processing timeframe for general assistance applications filed by a person in confinement in a correctional facility or institution. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-10-055 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-15-159 Hearing date: August 25, 2009 Earliest adoption date: August 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0350 WorkFirst--Other exemptions from mandatory participation. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-09-099 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-13-093 Hearing date: July 21, 2009 Earliest adoption date: July 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0700 WorkFirst--Comprehensive evaluation. |
Stacey Bushaw (360) 725-4622 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-09-015 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-13-090 Hearing date: July 21, 2009 Earliest adoption date: July 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income does the department not use to figure out my benefits? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-14-119 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-12-117 Hearing date: July 7, 2009 Earliest adoption date: July 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0015, 388-444-0030, and 388-478-0060 The proposed amendments implement requirements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and will be consistent with requirements of Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-06-084 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-10-064 Hearing date: June 9, 2009 Earliest adoption date: June 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0200 WorkFirst--Activities. |
Alan Shanafelt (360) 725-4631 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-07-095 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-10-044 Hearing date: June 9, 2009 Earliest adoption date: June 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-436-0050 Determining financial need and benefit amount for consolidated emergency assistance program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-05-058 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-10-039 Hearing date: June 9, 2009 Earliest adoption date: June 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-492-0070 The department is required to maintain cost neutrality between the WASHCAP and SNAP as specified in the approved WASHCAP demonstration project waiver. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-06-085 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-09-105 Hearing date: May 26, 2009 Earliest adoption date: May 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0400, 0500, 0900, 1000, 1050 The department is clarifying that WorkFirst participants can call in on the same day if unable to attend a WorkFirst appointment or activity and to expand allowable homework hours that count towards WorkFirst participation. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-20-050 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-09-104 Hearing date: May 26, 2009 Earliest adoption date: May 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 This rule change is needed to remove support services for recipients of Diversion Cash Assistance who are receiving Career Services through the Employment Security Department. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-23-098 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-03-101 Hearing date: February 24, 2009 Earliest adoption date: February 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-400-0040 and 0045; 388-450-0162 and 0185 These proposed amendments clarify rules regarding determining eligibility and benefit level for the Washington Basic Food program consistent with requirements of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-21-082 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-03-100 Hearing date: February 24, 2009 Earliest adoption date: February 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 388-470-0045 The department is proposing these amendments to exclude federal economic stimulus payments as income in the month of receipt and to exclude the payments as a resource for an additional two months. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-112 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-24-082 Hearing date: January 6, 2009 Earliest adoption date: January 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-444-0005 and 0040 The department is proposing amendments to allow participants in the Food Stamp Employment & Training program the option to volunteer to participate more than 120 hours per month. |
Nick Espinosa (360) 725-4620 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-095 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-23-102 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 WorkFirst Career Services. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-20-048 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-23-100 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-448-0050 PEP step II -- How we determine the severity of mental impairments. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-15-131 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-22-054 Hearing date: December 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of Child Support rules. |
Onika Garvin (360) 664-5230 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-06-089 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-028 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-489-0025 Can my transitional food assistance benefits end before the end of my five-month transition period? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-17-107 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-21-104 Hearing date: November 25, 2008 Earliest adoption date: November 26, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Jenny Grayum |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-15-134 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-20-081 Hearing date: November 4, 2008 Earliest adoption date: November 5, 2008 |
| WAC 388-448-0030 and 0040 These changes are needed to clarify and align the medical evidence rules with the intent of RCW 74.04.005. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-13-048 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-19-044 Hearing date: October 21, 2008 Earliest adoption date: October 22, 2008 |
| WAC 388-412-0015 and 388-450-0185 The proposed changes update income and deduction standards used for Basic Food and WASHCAP as required under regulations for the Food Stamp Program. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
Preproposal notices filed as WSR 08-03-095 & 08-13-055 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-18-050 Hearing date: October 7, 2008 Earliest adoption date: October 8, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0190 and 388-478-0060 The proposed changes update income and deduction standards used for Basic Food and WASHCAP as required under regulations for the Food Stamp Program. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-13-055 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-18-049 Hearing date: October 7, 2008 Earliest adoption date: October 8, 2008 |
| WAC 388-492-0090 How often do my WASHCAP food benefits need to be reviewed? |
Rebecca Henrie (360) 725-4615 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-12-069 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-17-110 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0195 and 388-492-0070 The proposed changes update utility standards for Basic Food, the WASHCAP high cost shelter standard, the WASHCAP low cost shelter standard, and the WASHCAP shelter threshold. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-13-055 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-17-109 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 Cash assistance need and payment standards and grant maximum. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-14-120 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-17-108 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-470-0055 How do my resources count toward the resource limit for Basic Food? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-095 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-15-060 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 WorkFirst Support Services. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-140 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-14-126 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| WAC 388-472-0005 What are my rights and responsibilities? |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-08-111 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-14-124 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| WAC 388-436-0050 Determining financial need and benefit amount for CEAP. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-101 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-14-123 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| WAC 388-436-0045, 0055, 0060 These changes are necessary in order to provide the rules for administering the Disaster Cash Assistance Program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-109 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-14-122 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0055 The proposed changes update the state supplemental payments (SSP) standard for residents of a medical institution. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-106 Proposed rule filed as 08-13-047 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-448-0180 The proposed changes will allow the department to extend Medicaid benefits to GAX recipients in the SSI post appeal process. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-108 Proposed rule filed as 08-13-046 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0020 and 0035 These proposed changes are needed to revise the payment standards and the earned income limits for TANF, SFA and RCA. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-040 Proposed rules filed as 08-13-045 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-1600 and 1800 These changes are necessary to change the reference related to Working Connections Child Care. The Department of Early Learning (DEL) has recently changed the title number of chapter 388-290 WAC to chapter 170-290 WAC. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-12-084 Hearing date: July 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-414-0001 Do I have to meet all eligibility requirements for Basic Food? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-08-109 Proposed rule filed as WSR08-12-083 Hearing date: July 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 WorkFirst career services program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-05-041 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-11-089 Hearing date: June 24, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 25, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0200 Will the medical expenses of elderly persons or individuals with disabilities in my assistance unit be used as an income deduction for Basic Food? |
Rebecca Henrie (360) 725- 4615 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-08-112 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-11-085 Hearing date: June 24, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 25, 2008 |
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| WAC 388-556-0600 The purpose of this request is to correct errant cross references. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-23-075 Hearing date: December 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: December 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-4100, 4125 and 4150 The purpose of this proposal is to maximize appropriate prescription drug use in a cost-effective manner by increasing the percentage of prescribers who prescribe generics. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-18-058 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-23-074 Hearing date: December 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: December 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-1000 First steps child care program. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-01-143 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-20-107 Hearing date: November 10, 2009 Earliest adoption date: November 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-2900 Medical supplies and nondurable medical equipment (MSE)--Reimbursement methodology. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-14-041 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-20-063 Hearing date: November 10, 2009 Earliest adoption date: November 11, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-554 WAC Enteral nutrition program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-06-080 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-18-093 Hearing date: October 27, 2009 Earliest adoption date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-517-0310 Eligibility for federal medicare savings and state-funded medicare buy-in program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-12-090 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-17-104 Hearing date: September 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-550-1650 Searious adverse events, hospital-acquired conditions, and present on admission indicators. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-04-071 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-17-103 Hearing date: September 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600, 2300 These amendments are necessary for the department to fully meet the legislatively-mandated appropriation reduction in chapter 564, Laws of 2009 for durable medical equipment for fiscal years 2010-2011 and to further clarify the department's coverage policy. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-09-057 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-16-039 Hearing date: September 22, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-2000, 2100 The department is reducing the coverage of cough and cold products to a few basic products (expectorant, decongestant, cough suppressant, and saline dose drops). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-09-059 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-16-040 Hearing date: September 8, 2009 Earliest adoption date: September 9, 2009 |
| WAC 388-865-0245, 0275, 0405, 0440, 0452, 0456, 0466, and 0468 Chapter 360, Laws of 2007 established certain safety requirements for mental health professionals who conduct home visit to stabilize persons in crisis. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-03-098 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-15-083 Hearing date: August 25, 2009 Earliest adoption date: August 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-501-0050, 0070, 0163 and 0169 Amendments clarify and add requirements to healthcare coverage rules. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-05-055 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-14-076 Hearing date: August 4, 2009 Earliest adoption date: August 5, 2009 |
| WAC 388-517-0400 Medicare coinsurance payment--Extended care patient. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-09-060 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-13-094 Hearing date: July 21, 2009 Earliest adoption date: July 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0006, 0010, 0016 Implementing rule change will save the state money by allowing DSHS to draw down federal matching funds and will extend assistance to needy immigrant children, pregnant women and Afghan immigrants. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-07-061 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-11-107 Hearing date: June 23, 2009 Earliest adoption date: June 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-501-0055 To codify how health technology assessments are used in HRSA's determinations of what services are included in the benefit design of its medical assistance programs. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-12-061 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-09-080 Hearing date: May 26, 2009 Earliest adoption date: March 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-550-3600, 3700, 4500, 4550, 7050, 7100, 7450, 7500 and 7600 The department must meet the legislature's targeted budget expenditure levels for payment of hospital and hospital-related services provided to medical assistance clients. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-04-072 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-08-118 Hearing date: May 26, 2009 Earliest adoption date: March 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-502-0150; 388-550-2800, 3000, 3010, 3020, 3460, 3900 and 4000 The department must meet the legislature's targeted budget expenditure levels for payment of hospital and hospital-related services provided to medical assistance clients. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-04-072 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-08-117 Hearing date: May 26, 2009 Earliest adoption date: March 27, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-544 WAC Vision and hearing aid services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-05-011 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-04-091 Hearing date: March 10, 2009 Earliest adoption date: March 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-519-0100 and 0110 Eligibility for the medically needy program and Spenddown of excess income for the medically needy program. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-19-032 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-04-067 Hearing date: March 10, 2009 Earliest adoption date: March 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-527-2730, 2737, 2750, 2820 The department is adding language to these Estate Recovery rules which adds both rights and responsibilities for state registered domestic partners, recognizing the partnerships for DSHS medical programs, whether federally-matched or state-funded. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-21-146 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-03-109 Hearing date: February 24, 2009 Earliest adoption date: February 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-519-0100, 0110 Spenddown. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-19-032 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-01-181 Hearing date: January 27, 2009 Earliest adoption date: January 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-1200 Providers who are eligible to provide services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-22-021 Proposed rule filed as WSR 09-01-174 Hearing date: January 27, 2009 Earliest adoption date: January 28, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-505 WAC The department is codifying institutional medical eligibility for clients who are categorically related to the TANF program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-12-031 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-01-144 Hearing date: February 10, 2009 Earliest adoption date: February 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-1000, 2000, 2100 The proposed amendments update a cross reference and to clarify that the department does not cover over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and minerals except when determined to be the least costly therapeutic alternative for a medically accepted indication. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-109 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-24-078 Hearing date: January 6, 2009 Earliest adoption date: January 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-490-0005 The department requires proof before authorizing benefits for cash, medical, and Basic Food. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-20-088 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-23-099 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-416-0015; 388-418-0025; 388-478-0075; 388-505-0210, 0211; 388-542-0010, 0020, 0050 and 0300 Legislation passed approving expansion of the premium-based Children's Healthcare for children in households with incomes up to and including 300% of FPL. The program name changed from "Children's Healthcare for Children" to "Apple Health for Kids." This rule will increase the number of children who qualify for medical coverage. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-15-006 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-21-105 Hearing date: November 25, 2008 Earliest adoption date: November 26, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-537 WAC School services. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-03-057 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-19-100 Hearing date: October 21, 2008 - Supplemental notice to WSR 08-15-129 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-865-0105, 0106, 0410, 0484, 0511, 0526 Mental Health Division is recodifying its policy on how it administers community mental health services in the event of a nonparticipating regional support network. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-107 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-18-047 Hearing date: October 7, 2008 Earliest adoption date: Octobe 8, 2008 |
| WAC 388-550-2570, 2580 and 2590 The proposed changes update and clarify sections pertaining to the department's long term acute care (LTAC) program definitions, requirements and processes. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-16-107 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-17-102 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-537 WAC School services. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-03-057 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-129 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-550-4670, 4690 and 5410 This rule proposal ensures consistent policies for calculating the interim and final hold harmless grant payment amounts to hospitals qualifying for certified public expenditure (CPE) payments. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-11-090 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-128 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-805 WAC Certification requirements for chemical dependency service providers. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-24-004 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-106 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-544-0475 The department is making this housekeeping change to repeal a redundant rule. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-10-125 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-15-056 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-530-1000, 1050, 2000, 2100, 3000, 3200, 4100 and 4150 Outpatient drug program. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-109 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-007 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-535-1245 Access to baby and child dentistry (ABCD) program. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-16-110 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-12-074 Hearing date: July 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-535A-0010, 0020, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060 Updates definitions, clarifies who is eligible for services, extends time period HRSA covers comprehensive full orthodontic treatment, updates cross references and clarifies, simplifies and omits redundant language. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-21-021 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-12-073 Hearing date: July 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-501-0100 Subrogation. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-073 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-11-091 Hearing date: June 24, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 25, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-538 WAC Managed care. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-082 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-029 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-531-2000 Increased payments for physician-related services for qualified trauma cases. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-083 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-05-105 Hearing date: March 25, 2008 Earliest adoption date: March 26, 2008 |
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| Chapter 388-720 WAC Collection of costs of support, treatment, and confinement of juveniles under RCW 13.40.220. |
Lee Mosley |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-01-073 Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-19-128 Hearing date: October 27, 2009 Earliest adoption date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-740-0010, 0040 and 0070 The department is amending these rules to implement RCW 13.40.210(4)(b), effective October 1, 2007, incorporating statutory language and defining behavior which may be cause for the secretary to modify parole and return a juvenile sex offender to confinement for up to twenty-four weeks. |
Lee Mosley |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-16-089 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-16-099 Hearing date: September 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 10, 2008 |
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| WAC 388-06-0110, 0150, 0160 DSHS is proposing these rule changes to comply with chapter 387, Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5774), impacting background check requirements for certain child care providers and children returning to their home; and to comply with the federal Adam Walsh Act of 2006. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-11-097 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-24-080 Hearing date: January 6, 2009 Earliest adoption date: January 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-06-0010, 0600, 0605, 0610, 0615, 0620, 0625, 0630, 0635, 0640 These rules describe the requirements related to background checks for DSHS employees and applicants. RCW 43.43.832 requires the department to adopt employee background check rules and standards. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-11-097 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-039 Hearing date: December 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 10, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-885 WAC Civil commitment cost reimbursement. |
Mark Davis (253-617-6283 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-022 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-057 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-02 WAC DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-10-112 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-105 Hearing date: June 10, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 11, 2008 |
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