# RCW 28A.420.070: RCW 28A.420.070: Rule making

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 28A.420.070
- **Heading:** RCW 28A.420.070: Rule making
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 420 / Section 070

## Text

(1) The commission shall exercise its rule-making powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this interstate compact and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment. (2) The commission shall promulgate reasonable rules to achieve the intent and purpose of this interstate compact. In the event the commission exercises its rule-making authority in a manner that is beyond purpose and intent of this interstate compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the commission shall be invalid and have no force and effect of law in the member states. (3) If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact within four years of the date of adoption of the rule, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state. (4) Rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted or ratified at a regular or special meeting of the commission in accordance with commission rules and bylaws. (5) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule with 48 hours' notice, with opportunity to comment, provided that the usual rule-making procedures shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than 90 days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to: (a) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; (b) Prevent a loss of commission or member state funds; (c) Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule of the commission; or (d) Protect public health and safety.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 28A.420.005 RCW 28A.420.005: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S005.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.010 RCW 28A.420.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S010.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.020 RCW 28A.420.020: Licensure under the compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S020.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.030 RCW 28A.420.030: Licensure not under the compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S030.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.040 RCW 28A.420.040: Teacher qualifications and requirements for licensure under the compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S040.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.050 RCW 28A.420.050: Discipline—Adverse actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S050.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.060 RCW 28A.420.060: Establishment of commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S060.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.070 RCW 28A.420.070: Rule making.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S070.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.080 RCW 28A.420.080: Facilitating information exchange.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S080.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.090 RCW 28A.420.090: Oversight—Dispute resolution—Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S090.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.100 RCW 28A.420.100: Effectuation—Withdrawal—Amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S100.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.110 RCW 28A.420.110: Construction—Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S110.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.120 RCW 28A.420.120: Consistent effect and conflict with other state laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S120.md)

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