You may petition a state agency to adopt, repeal, or amend a rule within its authority. We have 60 days to respond to a petition. We may take one of the following actions after we receive a petition:
- Deny the request and explain our reasons
- Describe alternative steps we will take
- Initiate rulemaking
If we deny your petition, you may appeal our decision to the Governor.
Submit a Petition for Rulemaking
- Download and complete the form
- Submit your request
- Email us your form
OR - Mail us your form to:
- Washington State Board of Health
Rules Coordinator
P.O. Box 47990
Olympia, WA 98504-7990
- Washington State Board of Health
- Email us your form
Important Information to Know
- We will confirm that we received your petition within three business days.
- Our Chair may add your petition to a meeting that is scheduled within 60 days.
- If no regular meeting is scheduled before the 60-day response deadline, or if the agenda for the regular meeting cannot accommodate the petition, the Executive Director will notify the Chair of the need to schedule a special board meeting for the purposes of considering the petition.
- Read our Responding to Petitions for Rulemaking policy to learn more about who must be notified and consulted when the Board is petitioned; who may respond on behalf of the Board; and if Board action is required.
