Rulemaking is the process government agencies must use to create, modify, or repeal rules in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Rules are regulations, standards, or other statements of general applicability adopted by an agency to either:

  • Implement, interpret, or make specific a law enforced or administered by an agency, or
  • Prescribe or interpret an agency policy, procedure or practice requirement binding on persons outside the agency.

Rules are valid and binding on the persons they affect, and have the force of law unless amended, revised, or unless a court of competent jurisdiction determines otherwise.

Open Rulemaking

Rulemaking Subject Rulemaking Status Industry
Payday Lenders Rulemaking - Information System Database Fee Increase Open Payday Lenders
Securities Rulemaking - Small Company Offering Registration Open Securities

Adopted Rulemaking

Petition for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of a State Rule

Individuals or groups who wish to petition DFI to adopt, amend, or repeal an administrative rule may do so by using the form linked below. You also may contact DFI using other formats, such as a letter or email.

Petition for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of a State Administrative Rule