When L&I officially announces a rule, it does so through permanent rulemaking, expedited rulemaking or emergency rulemaking. Read some of the common rulemaking terms.
The permanent rulemaking process
| Stage 1 | A Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101 form) is filed with the Code Reviser's Office. |
| Stage 2 | A Proposed Rulemaking (CR-102 form) and the proposed rule language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office. Notice of the public hearing date and comment period are provided on the CR-102 form. If required, Small Business Economic Impact Statement (SBEIS) and/or a Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis will be available to review. |
| Stage 3 | A Rulemaking Order of Adoption (CR-103 form) and the final rule language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office. The agency responds to public comments in the Concise Explanatory Statement. If required, a Final Cost Benefit Analysis will be available for review. |
| Stage 4 | The rule becomes effective 30 days after filing the CR-103 form with the Code Reviser's Office unless a later date is stated on the CR-103 form. |
The expedited adoption rulemaking process
| Stage 1 | Expedited Rulemaking (CR-105 form) and the expedited proposed language or expedited repeal language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office. |
| Stage 2 | A Rulemaking Order of Adoption (CR-103 form) and the rule adoption language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office. |
| Stage 3 | The rule adoption or repeal becomes effective 30 days after filing the Rule Making Order of Adoption with the Code Reviser's Office unless a later date is specified. |
The emergency rulemaking process
| Stage 1 | A Rulemaking Order of Adoption (CR-103 form) and the rule adoption language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office. |
| Stage 2 | The rule becomes effective upon filing, unless a later date is specified. |
