What are the major steps in the rule-making process?
When proposing a rule those involved often refer to the steps in the process in terms of the rule-making forms agencies must file with the Office of the Code Reviser. In order to help you understand the different steps and forms, below is an explanation of each step of the process. • The first major step is the filing of the Pre-Proposal Statement of Inquiry (also called the CR-101 form): When the CR-101 form is filed, notice is provided to the public that the agency is considering developing a new rule, amending an existing rule, or repealing an entire rule or sections of a rule. • The second major step is the filing of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (also called the CR-102 form): The CR-102 form can not be filed until 30 days after the CR-101 form has been published in the Washington State Register. After this 30 day period an agency can file a CR-102 form at any time. The CR-102 announces to the public that a change to an OSPI rule is being proposed. Included on this form is a b
