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Feb. 20, 2026
Rulemaking notice: Draft rules for brief administrative proceedings
Public hearing scheduled March 25
The Washington State Department of Commerce filed draft rules (CR-102) <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.box.com%2Fs%2F6cymls679hs68oqdz3bti0cuewlpamza/1/0101019c7c6eed5
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This rulemaking seeks to establish a brief adjudicative proceeding for jurisdictions to appeal certain determinations made by Commerce concerning the GMA.
To illustrate, Commerce has responsibility to make determinations such as whether certain jurisdictions meet the criteria for extensions concerning implementation of density requirements
under RCW 36.70A.637 <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FRCW%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fcite=36.70A.637/1/0101019c7c6eed5b-d9f748c0-e8a8-4afb-8ec3-ce325a80f800-000000/T7hniC6MfZA
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However, Commerce does not currently have an established process for jurisdictions that choose to appeal such determinations. The proposed brief adjudicative proceeding provides a mechanism
for expedient appeals of determinations made concerning the GMA.
View Draft Rules <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.box.com%2Fs%2F5h9vdlpp6tn1wsdf83bkhnau08w7k760/1/0101019c7c6eed5b-d9f748c0-e8a8-4afb-8ec3-ce325a80f800-000000/LxK6UJyl
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How to participate
Review the draft rules and other materials for WAC 365-199 on the Commerce rulemaking page <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fabout%2Flegislative%2Frulemaking%2F/1
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Attend a virtual public hearing to provide feedback on the draft rules:
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* 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25
* Submit comments online <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.smartsheet.com%2Fb%2Fform%2F019be175845474ad8a5cf09c96a10084/1/0101019c7c6eed5b-d9f748c0-e8a8-4afb-8ec3-ce325a80f800-0000
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Questions?
For questions, concerns or disability accommodation, please contact Deborah Jacobs at Deborah.Jacobs@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:Deborah.Jacobs@commerce.wa.gov> .
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