Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Rule Changes to WAC 516-24-130, Demonstrations, and WAC 516-52-020, Firearms and Dangerous Weapons

Notice is hereby given that Western Washington University is proposing amendments to its Washington Administrative Code related to demonstrations and firearms and dangerous weapons.  A public hearing will be held at 12:00 p.m. on March 13, 2018 in Old Main, Room 340 at the Bellingham campus located at 516 High Street. 

The purpose of the hearing is to allow all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed changes to WAC 516-24-130 and WAC 516-52-020.

Proposed changes to WAC 516-24-130 include: a change in title and updates to language within the section to reflect the change; language that the university is committed to a safe campus and preventing loss or damage; language regarding the time and place of freedom of expression and assembly activities; replaced the word disrupt with obstruct; and added additional conduct restrictions.

Proposed changes to WAC 516-52-020 include: a change in title; a new subsection to define armor or armaments, a firearm, and a weapon; updates to language regarding who may possess a firearm or weapon; and updates to the regulations and exceptions regarding weapons, firearms, and armor or armaments on campus.

Advance copies of the proposed rule amendments may be obtained by contacting Jennifer Sloan, Rules Coordinator, 516 High Street, MS 9015, Bellingham, WA 98225-9015, by email at Jennifer.Sloan@wwu.edu, or by phone at 360-650-3117.  Copies will also be available at the hearing.

Persons wishing to provide written comment may submit their remarks to Ms. Sloan at the above mailing or email address by March 12, 2018.

To request disability accommodation for this hearing, please contact Jennifer Sloan at 360-650-3117 or by email at Jennifer.Sloan@wwu.edu by February 27, 2018.