WSR 26-19-129 — Washington State Patrol: Hearing Location(s): On October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at Washington State Patrol (WSP), Helen Somers Building, 106 11th Street S.E., Room 4020, Olympia,…

WSR 26-19-129 — Washington State Patrol: Hearing Location(s): On October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at Washington State Patrol (WSP), Helen Somers Building, 106 11th Street S.E., Room 4020, Olympia,… WSR 26-19-129 (26-19) WSR 26-19-129 PROPOSED RULES WASHINGTON STATE PATROL [Filed September 23, 2026, 5:54 a.m.] Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-16-037. Hearing Location(s): On October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at Washington State Patrol (WSP), Helen Somers Building, 106 11th Street S.E., Room 4020, Olympia, WA 98507 [98501]. Date of Intended Adoption: October 27, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Kimberly Mathis, Rules Coordinator, 106 11th Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98507 [98501], email wsprules@wsp.wa.gov , beginning September 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m., by October 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Kimberly Mathis, rules coordinator, phone 360-596-4017, email wsprules@wsp.wa.gov , by October 26, 2026. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Amendments to chapters 446-16 and 446-20 WAC to update organization references within WSP. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposed amendments update organizational references in chapters 446-16 and 446-20 WAC to reflect WSP's current organizational structure. The changes are administrative and technical in nature and are intended to improve clarity, accuracy, and consistency. The amendments do not change existing processes, responsibilities, or requirements. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapters 10.97 and 43.43 RCW. Statute Being Implemented: Chapters 10.97 and 43.43 RCW. Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Name of Proponent: WSP, governmental. Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Kimberly Mathis, Olympia, Washington, 360-596-4017; Implementation and Enforcement: WSP, Olympia, Washington, 360-534-2101. A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135 . A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328 . A cost-benefit analysis is not required per RCW 34.05.328 (5)(a)(i)-(ii) and (b)(iii). This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal: Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025 (3) as the rules only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect. Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025 (4). Scope of exemption for rule proposal: Is fully exempt. September 23, 2026 John R. Batiste Chief RDS-7333.1 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/2026/19/26-19-129.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.