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News Release: Federal government shutdown will have limited impact on Commerce
Posted In: Regulatory Updates,
Date posted Oct 1

WA State Dept of Commerce is in a strong position at the beginning of the state budget cycle

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ESSB 5814 Will Raise Business Costs Beginning October 1
Posted In: Regulatory Updates,
Date posted Sep 25

Washington’s ESSB 5814 takes effect. This new law expands the state’s definition of a “retail sale,” meaning that many services which were not...

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CR-103 Permanent Rulemaking: Sanitary Conditions for Construction Workers
Posted In: Regulatory Updates,
Date posted May 22

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) filed a Permanent Rulemaking (CR-103) on May 20, 2025,...

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Rule Proposal Notice: Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) Rule
Posted In: Regulatory Updates,
Date posted May 21

Rule proposal notice: Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) and Other Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Rule

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L&I Adopts Fee Increases and Definition Change for Boiler
Posted In: Regulatory Updates,
Date posted Apr 25

The Board of Boiler Rules and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) have adopted two changes that take effect July 1.

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Proposed Contractor Registration Program Fee Increase
Posted In: Regulatory Updates,
Date posted Feb 6

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is proposing fee increases of 6.41% for the agency’s Contractor Registration Program.

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