September 9, 2025

Scheduled Hearing Dates: 
September 09, 2025 10:00am

Rule-Making Hearing Docket

Please note: The public hearing on September 9, 2025, will be held online for those interested in attending. Meeting details are as follows:

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Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations

WAC 388-482-0005

The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-482-0005, “How does being a student of higher education affect my eligibility for the Washington basic food program?”

Sharon.Hill-Laguerre (360) 870-9316 

Roanne Harris
(360) 870-8059

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 25-12-119
Proposed rules filed as WSR 25-16-109
Hearing Date: September 9, 2025

Chapter 388-116 WAC

This proposal would add new language to the currently proposed new chapter 388-116 WAC. Proposed rules include payment and reimbursement for approved services, notice of department determinations, and administrative hearings.

Arielle Finney (360) 764-0384

Preproposal notices filed as WSRs 25-04-062, 25-04-063, 25-04-064, 25-04-065, 25-04-066 & 25-04-068
Proposed rule filed as WSR 25-16-096
Hearing Date: September 9, 2025

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Rules Coordinator

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
PO Box 45850
Olympia, WA  98504-5850
Phone: (360) 664-6097
Fax: (360) 664-6185
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