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WSR 26-19-137 — Department of Licensing: Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Professional licensing fee adjustment for: Chapter 308-12 WAC, Architects; chapter 308-13 WAC, Board of… WSR 26-19-137 (26-19) WSR 26-19-137 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING [Filed September 23, 2026, 8:11 a.m.] Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-14-106. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Professional licensing fee adjustment for: Chapter 308-12 WAC, Architects; chapter 308-13 WAC, Board of licensure for landscape architects; chapter 308-15 WAC, Geologist licensing services; chapter 308-18 WAC, Private security guard companies and private security guards; chapter 308-22 WAC, Body art, body piercing, and tattooing rules; chapter 308-30 WAC, Notaries public; chapter 308-33 WAC, Employment agencies—Fee schedules; chapter 308-47 WAC, Cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction; chapter 308-48 WAC, Funeral directors, embalmers, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis facilities, and natural organic reduction facilities; chapter 308-83 WAC, Limousine services; chapter 308-89 WAC, Transportation of passengers in a for hire vehicle; chapter 308-124A WAC, Real estate—Licensing and examination; chapter 308-124H WAC, Real estate—Course, school, and instructor approval; chapter 308-125 WAC, Real estate appraisers; chapter 308-127 WAC, Timeshare; chapter 308-129 WAC, Sellers of travel; chapter 308-312 WAC, Whitewater river outfitters; chapter 308-320 WAC, Commercial telephone solicitation; and chapter 308-420 WAC, Camping resorts—Contracts—Resale, etc. Hearing Location(s): On October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84053647168?pwd=Xes9zzW1SbNQNcxLjGbJqYlLDCPS5n.1 , chat link https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84053647168 , Meeting ID 840 5364 7168, Passcode 013994; or One-tap mobile +12532050468,,84053647168#,,,,*013994# US, +12532158782,,84053647168#,,,,*013994# US (Tacoma); to join by SIP 84053647168@zoomcrc.com . Join instructions at https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/84053647168/invitations?signature=JeuXTyPJYWjcKXLIauz896TpcOGZinAnVY0uP5e8kx0 . 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 29, 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 28, 2026. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Ellis Starrett, email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov , by October 18, 2026. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To adopt transparent language clarifying application and license fees for professional licenses. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The department of licensing (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 18.08.350 , 18.08.400 , 18.08.420 , 18.08.430 , 18.08.510 , 18.39.050 , 18.39.175 , 18.39.181 , 18.85.040 , 18.85.041 , 18.85.061 , 18.85.101 , 18.85.111 , 18.85.171 , 18.85.191 , 18.85.451 , 18.85.461 , 18.96.060 , 18.96.080 , 18.96.090 , 18.96.100 , 18.96.110 , 18.140.030 , 18.140.050 , 18.170.180 , 18.220.040 , 18.220.050 , 18.300.020 , 18.300.050 , 19.31.140 , 19.105.130 , 19.105.411 , 19.138.170 , 19.158.050 , 42.45.170 , 42.45.250 , 43.24.023 , 43.24.086 , 46.01.110 , 46.72.120 , 46.72A.120 , 64.36.081 , 64.36.270 , 68.05.100 , 68.05.105 , 68.05.205 , and 79A.60.480 . Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.08.350 , 18.08.400 , 18.08.420 , 18.08.430 , 18.08.510 , 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/2026/19/26-19-137.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. [[nn-forward-shelf]]