PROPOSED RULES
Continuance of WSR 99-16-104.
Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).
Title of Rule: Chapters 359-39, 359-09, 359-48, and 359-07 WAC.
Purpose: The above WAC chapters were scheduled to be effective January 1, 2000, as filed by WSR 97-24-043. This proposal will delay the effective date of chapters 359-39, 359-09, 359-48, and 359-07 WAC until January 1, 2002.
The Department of Personnel is proposing to extend the effective date of chapters preciously adopted in Title 359 WAC from January 1, 2000 to January 1, 2002.
The Personnel Resources Board has adopted four chapters of Title 359 WAC. The Department of Personnel is continuing to progress in the development of the remaining chapters. Extending the effective date will allow our participative process to continue with general government, higher education, and employee organizations. Staff is proposing adoption effective November 1, 1999.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 41.06 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 41.06.150.
Summary: This proposal will postpone the effective date of Title 359 WAC as originally submitted in WSR 94-23-136.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Sharon Peck, 521 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, (360) 753-0468; Implementation and Enforcement: Department of Personnel.
Name of Proponent: Department of Personnel, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The purpose of this proposal is to postpone the effective date of chapters 359-39, 359-09, 359-48, and 359-07 WAC until January 1, 2002.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See above.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not required.
Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption. These rules relate to internal government operations that are not subject to violation by a nongovernmental party. Therefore, pursuant to RCW 34.05.328 [(5)](b)(ii), section 201 does not apply.
Hearing Location: Department of Personnel, 521 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, on November 18, 1999, at 10:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Department of Personnel by November 10, 1999, TDD (360) 753-4107, or (360) 586-0509.
Submit Written Comments to: Sharon Peck, Department of Personnel, P.O. Box 47500, fax (360) 586-4694, by November 16, 1999.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 18, 1999.
September 20, 1999
Dennis Karras
Secretary