Rulemaking is the formal public process that Washington state agencies use to create rules in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Rules provide more specific guidance and clarity on how DES will carry out state law, and any related requirements for agencies, businesses, or customers who use DES services or are subject to DES’ legal authority.

Current rulemaking activities

Rulemaking agenda

The rulemaking agenda is a formal notice filed with the Office of the Code Reviser of what rule activity DES is considering or plans to take on in the next six months.

• Rulemaking agenda Sept.-Dec. 2024

Active rulemakings

Use the following links for details about our current active rulemakings, including schedule, status, background information, and opportunities for public input.

• Small business use and spending (Title 200): This rulemaking will expand Title 200 WAC to create a formal small business program for goods & services contracting.

Subscribe to DES’ rulemaking activities or contact rules@des.wa.gov with questions.

Search for a current rule

• Use the DES Policies, Laws & Rules Search to find all current rules and related documents.
• See all DES filings with the Office of the Code Reviser.
• Review DES’ adopted rules in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC Title 200).