Rule-Making Hearing Docket
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| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
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Chapters 388-408, 388-450, 388-478 & 388-486 The department is proposing to repeal the following WAC sections: WAC 388-450-0115, and 388-450-0116. The department is proposing to amend the following WAC sections: WAC 388-408-0020, 388-450-0050, 388-450-0105, 388-450-0106, 388-450-0112, 388-450-0113, 388-450-0130, 388-450-0137, 388-450-0138, 388-450-0170, 388-450-0177, 388-450-0178, 388-478-0035,388-486-0005, and 388-486-0010. No amendments are being proposed to WAC 388-450-0120 as originally contemplated in the CR-101. Effective August 1, 2024, these amendments will incorporate changes to earned income disregards for cash assistance programs, per Second Substitute House Bill 1447 (Chapter 418, Laws of 2023). As applicable, these amendments make additional changes required to improve clarity, update policy, or better align rule language with state and federal law or regulations. |
Rocio Loera (360) 480-5477 Roanne Harris (360) 870-8059 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 24-02-043 Hearing Date: April 23, 2024 |
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WACs 388-439-0020 & 388-439-0025 The department is proposing to amend the following WAC sections: WAC 388-439-0020, “Eligibility for pandemic EBT benefits for children under age six.” and 388-439-0025, “Eligibility for pandemic EBT benefits during the 2023 summer period.” Proposed amendments are necessary to more accurately align Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program rules with federal regulations. Related emergency rules are currently in place under WSR 24-01-090. |
Troy Burgess (360) 725-4634 Roanne Harris (360) 870-8059 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 24-01-094 |
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