WSR 26-19-136 — Department of Licensing: Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Professional licensing fee increase and adjustment for: Chapter 36-12 WAC, Professional boxing; chapter…

WSR 26-19-136 — Department of Licensing: Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Professional licensing fee increase and adjustment for: Chapter 36-12 WAC, Professional boxing; chapter… WSR 26-19-136 (26-19) WSR 26-19-136 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING [Filed September 23, 2026, 8:10 a.m.] Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-14-105. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Professional licensing fee increase and adjustment for: Chapter 36-12 WAC, Professional boxing; chapter 36-13 WAC, Wrestling; chapter 36-14 WAC, Professional and amateur martial arts; chapter 308-11 WAC, Regulation of auctioneers; chapter 308-14 WAC, Court reporters; chapter 308-17 WAC, Private investigative agencies and private investigators; chapter 308-19 WAC, Bail bond agencies and bail bond agents; chapter 308-20 WAC, Cosmetology—Barber—Manicurist—Esthetician rules; chapter 308-29 WAC, Collection agencies and repossession services; chapter 308-70 WAC, Scrap metal business—Recycler—Processor—Supplier; chapter 308-391 WAC, Uniform Commercial Code, Article 9; chapter 308-408A WAC, Home inspector — Licensing; and chapter 308-409 WAC, Appraisal management companies. Hearing Location(s): On October 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82614848796?pwd=EtXjjBTn1ZYSpIFUg0WDzvXCxZkwls.1 , chat link https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/82614848796 , Meeting ID 826 1484 8796, Passcode 886789; or One-tap mobile +12532050468,,82614848796#,,,,*886789# US, +12532158782,,82614848796#,,,,*886789# US (Tacoma); or join by SIP 82614848796@zoomcrc.com . Join instructions at https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82614848796/invitations? signature=Wwi7BrbXphJEXDu0EB9s8fR01IJ4xC6l6mRWRo0XrLE . If you are having trouble accessing the virtual meeting, please call 360-902-3486 at the time of the hearing to request assistance. Please email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov if you would like to request an interpreter, or other accommodations, at least one week in advance of the public hearing. PLEASE NOTE: Hearing participants are encouraged to attend in person or be prepared to use the telephonic option (call in) if they experience technical difficulties. In-person attendance will take place at the Highways and Licensing Building, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. Date of Intended Adoption: October 28, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Ellis Starrett, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov , beginning September 23, 2026, by October 27, 2026. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Ellis Starrett, email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov , by October 17, 2026. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To adopt language clarifying application and license fees and implement fee increases for professional licenses to maintain compliance with RCW 43.24.086 . Reasons Supporting Proposal: The department of licensing (DOL) is required by RCW 43.24.086 to set fees necessary for professional, occupational, and business licensing programs to be fully cost self-sufficient. Additionally, DOL is seeking to adopt transparent language clarifying application and license fees to provide increased transparency for customers and the public. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.11.060 , 18.11.200 , 18.16.030 , 18.16.110 , 18.145.050 , 18.145.090 , 18.165.040 , 18.165.110 , 18.165.140 , 18.165.155 , 18.165.170 , 18.185.015 , 18.280.050 , 18.310.020 , 19.16.140 , 19.290.180 , 43.24.023 , 43.24.086 , 46.01.110 , 67.08.015 , 67.08.017 , 67.08.105 , and 62A.9A-525 . Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.11.060 , 18.11.200 , 18.16.030 , 18.16.110 , 18.145.050 , 18.145.090 , 18.165.040 , 18.165.110 , 18.165.140 , 18.165.155 , 18.165.170 , 18.185.015 , 18.280.050 , 18.310.020 , 19.16.140 , 19.290.180 , 43.24.023 , 43.24.086 , 46.01.110 , 67.08.015 , 67.08.017 , 67.08.105 , and 62A.9A-525 . Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Name of Proponent: DOL, governmental. Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Sydney Muhle, 405 Black Lake Boulevard S.W., Olympia, W Matter furnished by the Washington Office of the Code Reviser (Washington State Register). Notice Nearby did not write this notice. Source: Washington State Register Published: 2026-09-23 Original: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/law/wsr/2026/19/26-19-136.htm This listing was added to the Notice Nearby public register from a public government source. It is not a Notice Nearby paid publication, affidavit, or placement certificate.