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Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-044Governor's suspension of statutes to allow appearance before a notary public via videoconference (announced April 8, 2020)Governor Abbott Temporarily Suspends Certain Statutes To Allow For Appearance Before Notary Public Via VideoconferenceGovernor Greg Abbott (Office of the Texas Governor release announcing the suspension)Texas (Governor)StateApr. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-063Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Announces White House Title 32 Extension Of Texas National Guard COVID-19 Mission'Federal funding of the Texas National Guard's COVID-19 mission extended through the end of 2020; recital of missions: field testing…Governor Greg AbbottTexas (Governor; Texas National Guard); State levelStateAug. 4, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WI-040Wis. Stat. ch. 323, Emergency Management (323.10 declaration by governor; 323.12 powers and duties of the governor; 323.28 penalties)Codified authority for the Governor's emergency declarations and the DHS face-covering orders (323.12(4)(b)); 60-day limit; legislative…Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute)WisconsinStateMar. 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-042Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland Authorizing Remote Notarizations (No. 20-03-30-04)Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland Authorizing Remote NotarizationsGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.Maryland (Governor)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-096News release AP20:045, Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Send Every Registered Voter a Vote-by-Mail Ballot for the November 3, 2020 General ElectionGovernor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Send Every Registered Voter a Vote-by-Mail Ballot for the November 3, 2020 General ElectionSecretary of State Alex Padilla (release); Governor Gavin Newsom (Executive Order N-64-20)California (Secretary of State; Governor; county elections officials)StateMay 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4OtherPrimary source read
Ex. KS-029Governor's release: 'Governor Laura Kelly Announces Masks Must be Worn Statewide'Announcement of the statewide mask order effective 12:01 a.m. July 3, 2020Office of the Governor (press release)KansasStateJune 29, 20202020 Q3Face-covering requirementConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. TX-043Texans Helping Texans: The Governor's Report to Open Texas (with DSHS minimum standard health protocols for reopened services)The Governor's Report to Open TexasGovernor Greg Abbott; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas; DSHSTexasStateApr. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. VT-089Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Expands Trusted Travel PolicyQuarantine-free travel map expanded July 1, 2020 to counties in DE, MD, NJ, OH, PA, VA, WV and DC under 400 active cases per millionOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release); ACCD under Amended and Restated EO 01-20 § 11 and Addendum 1 ¶ 3VermontStateJune 26, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Capacity limitTravel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. VT-090Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Updates Bar Seating Guidance, Lifts Lodging Capacity Restrictions with Travel and Health ProtocolsBar seating with six-foot spacing and partitions; lodging capacity limits lifted; quarantine and travel map remainOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release); ACCD guidanceVermontStateSept. 18, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Capacity limitTravel and quarantineAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. VT-095Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Announces Easing of Restrictions for Older and Vulnerable VermontersLong-term care outdoor visitation of two visitors per resident per day from June 19, 2020; hospital visitation baseline; Vermonters over 65…Office of Governor Phil Scott (official release); VDH and DAIL guidance under Amended and Restated EO 01-20 § 2VermontStateJune 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Stay-at-homeHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. VT-097Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Announces Next Restart Steps for Hospitality SectorOccupancy raised to 50 percent or one person per 100 square feet; indoor events up to 75 and outdoor organized events up to 150, from June…Office of Governor Phil Scott (official release); ACCD Work Safe GuidanceVermontStateJune 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Capacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. OH-087COVID-19 Update: Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order, Travel Warning (July 22, 2020)Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order, Travel WarningGovernor Mike DeWine (news release)OhioStateJuly 22, 20202020 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. PA-010Order of the Governor for Limited Opening of Businesses, Lifting of Stay at Home Requirements, and Continued Aggressive Mitigation Efforts (Yellow Phase Order) (May 7, 2020), sec. 1Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Limited Opening of Businesses, Lifting of Stay at Home Requirements, and…Governor Tom Wolf (with companion Order of the Secretary of Health)PennsylvaniaStateMay 7, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. PA-055Order of the Governor to Enhance Protections for Health Care ProfessionalsOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Enhance Protections for Health Care ProfessionalsGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMay 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-065FlyPDX 'Coronavirus News & Updates' (captured May 12, 2020): all airlines serving PDX require passenger face coverings from May 11, 2020; all Port staff working at PDX must wear face coverings; airline lounges closed; PDX Conference Center suspended (Mar. 17); children's play areas closed (Mar. 18); TSA screening consolidated to the D/E checkpoint (Mar. 22); USO and CBP Trusted Traveler Enrollment Center suspended (to at least June 1); sit-down restaurants restricted to takeout under the Governor's order; 40-plus shops and restaurants closed temporarily; JetBlue suspended to June 30; Hawaiian suspended under Hawaii's quarantine order; WestJet and Air Canada suspended under border restrictions; Volaris not operating in May; airline rent deferrals and concession minimum-rent suspensionsCoronavirus News & Updates - Portland International Airport (face coverings from May 11; facility closures; concessions takeout only under…Port of Portland (owner and operator of PDX)Oregon (Portland International Airport, PDX)Sector regulatorMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. PA-011Order of the Governor for the Continued Reopening of the Commonwealth (Green Phase Order) (May 27, 2020), sec. 1(B)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Continued Reopening of the CommonwealthGovernor Tom Wolf (with companion Order of the Secretary of Health)PennsylvaniaStateMay 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. PA-017Order of the Governor Directing Targeted Mitigation MeasuresOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Directing Targeted Mitigation MeasuresGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJuly 15, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. PA-052Order of the Governor to Ensure the Efficient Allocation and Effective Use of Critical Medical ResourcesOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Ensure the Efficient Allocation and Effective Use of Critical Medical ResourcesGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateApr. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersSupply chainPrimary source read
Ex. PA-056Order of the Governor for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related to the Dispossession of PropertyOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related to the…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMay 7, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-060Amendment to the Order of the Governor for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related to the Dispossession of Property (scope)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMay 21, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-063Order of the Governor Staying Notice Requirements for Specified Actions Related to the Dispossession of Property (extension to Aug. 31, 2020)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Staying Notice Requirements for Specified Actions Related to the Dispossession of…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJuly 9, 20202020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-064Order of the Governor Authorizing Commonwealth Agencies to Conduct Administrative Proceedings Online by Video or Telephonic MeansOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Authorizing Commonwealth Agencies to Conduct Administrative Proceedings Online by…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJuly 10, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Courts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. PA-066Amendment to the Order of the Governor Directing Targeted Mitigation Measures (11:00 p.m. alcohol cutoff; self-certification)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Directing Targeted Mitigation MeasuresGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateSept. 17, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Capacity limitCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-ALCOHOL-004TABC Industry Notice, Follow Governor's Open Texas Order or Face License SuspensionIndustry Notice to All TABC-Licensed Bars and Restaurants: Follow Governor's Open Texas Order or Face License SuspensionTexas Alcoholic Beverage CommissionTexas (State alcoholic-beverage regulator)Sector regulatorJune 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-038Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland, Prohibiting Price Gouging (Mar. 23, 2020) (Order No. 20-03-23-03)Prohibiting retailers from increasing the sale or rental price of enumerated goods and services (food, fuel, medicine, medical supplies or…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.Maryland (Governor); State levelStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Supply chainOtherPrimary source read