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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. DUT-IN-002	Ind. Code Title 10, Article 14, chapter 3: sections 10-14-3-11 (governor's orders), 10-14-3-12 (disaster emergency; gubernatorial powers), 10-14-3-22(b) (orders have the force of law), 10-14-3-34 (infraction, as amended by P.L.64-2021)Emergency Management and Disaster Law (2021 edition, including the 2021 amendment of the penalty section)	Indiana General Assembly (Indiana Code 2021 edition)	IndianaState	Apr. 15, 2021	2021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeCapacity limitAlcohol and barsStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-028	Governor's Declaration Pursuant to General Laws Chapter 17, Section 2A (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-049; cross-reference, not re-saved)Declaration that an emergency exists that is detrimental to the public health in the Commonwealth (the 'modified public health emergency')	Governor Charles D. Baker	MassachusettsState	May 28, 2021	2021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersVaccination or testing	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-007	StatuteGovernor's orders in a catastrophic health emergency: seizure and rationing, medical examination, testing and vaccination, isolation and…	Maryland General Assembly (Public Safety Article, Title 14, Subtitle 3A, Catastrophic Health Emergencies)	MarylandState		2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capHealth care ordersVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-001	Statute: ORS chapter 433 (Disease and Condition Control), Oregon's communicable-disease control act: reportable diseases, investigation and control measures (433.004, 433.006); prohibition on spreading disease (433.010); isolation and quarantine of persons and isolation of premises, with law-enforcement assistance (433.121-433.156); public health emergency powers of the Governor and the Public Health Director (433.441-433.452); penalties (433.990)ORS 433.004, 433.006, 433.010, 433.121, 433.128, 433.131, 433.138, 433.142, 433.156, 433.441, 433.442, 433.443, 433.452 and 433.990…	Oregon Legislative Assembly (codified text published by the Office of the Legislative Counsel, oregonlegislature.gov, 2025 Edition)	OregonState	Sept. 29, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOther	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-RI-008	R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15-9Governor's responsibilities relating to disaster emergencies	Rhode Island General Assembly (powers vested in the Governor; duties imposed on State health authorities and local code enforcement officials)	Rhode IslandState	July 6, 2021	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-TN-006	Tenn. Code Ann. sec. 58-2-107Emergency management powers of the governor	Tennessee General Assembly (codified statute); exercised by the Governor	TennesseeState		2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. ECO-B-131	State employee vaccination-or-testing requirement announced July 30, 2021 ('Governor Polis to Require Regular Testing for all Unvaccinated State Employees'), effective September 20, 2021Regular testing for all unvaccinated State employees	Governor Jared Polis (Division of Human Resources policy)	ColoradoState	July 30, 2021	2021 Q3	Workplace rulesVaccination or testing	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. HI-053	Release, Governor Ige lifting quarantine requirement for interisland travel on June 16HIDOT release: interisland quarantine lifted effective June 16, 2020; thermal screening and health form required (June 2, 2020)	Hawaii Department of Transportation (Office of the Governor release)	HawaiiState	June 2, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Travel and quarantine	Primary source read
Ex. KS-027	House Bill 2016 (2020 Special Session)An act concerning governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas... relating to the state of disaster emergency; powers of…	Kansas Legislature (2020 Special Session)	KansasState	June 8, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Emergency declarationBusiness closureSchools and child careOther	Primary source read
Ex. KS-058	Governor Laura Kelly Statement Regarding Republican Leaders Revoking Disaster DeclarationStatement on the Legislative Coordinating Council's refusal to extend the State of Disaster Emergency (June 15, 2021)	Office of the Governor (statement)	KansasState	June 15, 2021	2021 Q2	Emergency declaration	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MD-003	Order of the Governor (Mar. 16, 2020), Amending and Restating the Order of March 12, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and Additionally Closing Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and TheatersAmending and Restating the Order of March 12, 2020... Additionally Closing Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and Theaters	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	Mar. 16, 2020		Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. MD-004	Order of the Governor No. 20-03-19-01, Amending and Restating the Order of March 16, 2020 (gatherings over 10; enclosed malls and recreational establishments closed)Amending and Restating the Order of March 16, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, Bars, Restaurants…	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	Mar. 19, 2020		Business closureGathering capEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. MD-012	Order of the Governor No. 20-06-03-01 (Stage Two), Amending and Restating the Order of May 27, 2020Amending and Restating the Order of May 27, 2020, Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities, Subject to Local Regulation	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	June 3, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirement	Primary source read
Ex. MD-013	Order of the Governor No. 20-06-10-01, Amending and Restating the Order of June 3, 2020 (indoor dining 50% from June 12; fitness centers, malls, casinos, racing and indoor recreation 50% from June 19)Amending and Restating the Order of June 3, 2020, Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities, Subject to Local Regulation	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	June 10, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. MD-016	Order of the Governor No. 20-09-01-01 (Stage Three), Amending and Restating the Order of August 3, 2020 (religious facilities and retail 75%; indoor theaters and outdoor venues 50% with numeric caps)Amending and Restating the Order of August 3, 2020, Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities, Subject to Local Regulation…	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	Sept. 1, 2020	2020 Q3	Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. MD-021	Order of the Governor No. 20-11-17-01, Amending and Restating the Order of November 10, 2020, Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities and Generally Requiring Use of Face Coverings (10:00 p.m. closing; 50% caps)Amending and Restating the Order of November 10, 2020, Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities and Generally Requiring Use of Face…	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	Nov. 17, 2020	2020 Q42021 Q1	Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. MD-028	Order of the Governor No. 21-04-28-01, Amending and Restating the Order of April 21, 2021 (outdoor face-covering rule removed; outdoor dining restriction ends May 1, 2021)Amending and Restating the Order of April 21, 2021, Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities and Generally Requiring Use of Face…	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	Apr. 28, 2021	2021 Q2	Capacity limitFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. MD-033	Order of the Governor (Mar. 13, 2020), Expanding Child Care AccessExpanding Child Care Access	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	Mar. 13, 2020		Schools and child care	Primary source read
Ex. MD-039	Order of the Governor No. 20-04-05-02, Delegating Authority to Local Health Officials to Control and Close Unsafe FacilitiesDelegating Authority to Local Health Officials to Control and Close Unsafe Facilities	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	Apr. 5, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Business closureWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. MD-096	Order of the Governor (Mar. 12, 2020), For the Implementation of Elevated Level II of Pandemic Flu and Other Infectious Diseases Attendance and Leave Policy for Executive Branch State EmployeesFor the Implementation of Elevated Level II of Pandemic Flu and Other Infectious Diseases Attendance and Leave Policy for Executive Branch…	Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.	MarylandState	Mar. 12, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Telework mandateWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. MS-077	Announced expiry of the State of Emergency on August 15, 2021 and the Governor's reconsideration (August 2021)Leaders fear what could happen if Reeves ends state of emergency on Sunday as planned (Mississippi Today, Aug. 11, 2021)	Governor Tate Reeves (reported by Mississippi Today)	MississippiState	Aug. 11, 2021	2021 Q3	Emergency declarationHealth care orders	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. ND-047	Governor's release, 'Burgum announces move to next phase of ND Smart Restart plan' (May 29, 2020)Statewide move from moderate (yellow) to low (green) risk level effective June 1, 2020: recommended capacity for bars and restaurants 75…	Office of Governor Doug Burgum (news release)	North DakotaState	May 29, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Capacity limitGathering capOther	Primary source read
Ex. ND-063	Governor's release, 'Burgum announces new requirements for businesses, gatherings and masks, delays winter activities' (Nov. 13, 2020)Announcement of the statewide mask requirement and the capacity, hours and activity limits effective Nov. 14 and 16, 2020, 'to protect the…	Office of Governor Doug Burgum (news release)	North DakotaState	Nov. 13, 2020	2020 Q4	Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hours	Primary source read
Ex. NV-059	Governor's release, 'Gov. Sisolak: Nevada ready to resume limited medical and dental procedures'Phased resumption of medically necessary and dental procedures under strict guidelines	Office of the Governor (Nevada Health Response)	NevadaState	Apr. 28, 2020	2020 Q2	Health care orders	Primary source read
Ex. NV-066	Governor's release, 'In line with Emergency Directive 045, State of Nevada adopts latest CDC guidance on masks effective Friday, July 30'Release of July 27, 2021 identifying the twelve substantial- or high-transmission counties and the July 30 effective date	Office of the Governor (Nevada Health Response)	NevadaState	July 27, 2021	2021 Q3	Face-covering requirement	Primary source read

Indiana General Assembly (Indiana Code 2021 edition), Ind. Code Title 10, Article 14, chapter 3: sections 10-14-3-11 (governor's orders), 10-14-3-12 (disaster emergency; gubernatorial powers), 10-14-3-22(b) (orders have the force of law), 10-14-3-34 (infraction, as amended by P.L.64-2021) (standing) (Ex. DUT-IN-002)
Governor Charles D. Baker, Governor's Declaration Pursuant to General Laws Chapter 17, Section 2A (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-049; cross-reference, not re-saved) (Ex. DUT-MA-028)
Maryland General Assembly (Public Safety Article, Title 14, Subtitle 3A, Catastrophic Health Emergencies), Statute (standing) (Ex. DUT-MD-007)
Oregon Legislative Assembly (codified text published by the Office of the Legislative Counsel, oregonlegislature.gov, 2025 Edition), Statute: ORS chapter 433 (Disease and Condition Control), Oregon's communicable-disease control act: reportable diseases, investigation and control measures (433.004, 433.006); prohibition on spreading disease (433.010); isolation and quarantine of persons and isolation of premises, with law-enforcement assistance (433.121-433.156); public health emergency powers of the Governor and the Public Health Director (433.441-433.452); penalties (433.990) (standing) (Ex. DUT-OR-001)
Rhode Island General Assembly (powers vested in the Governor; duties imposed on State health authorities and local code enforcement officials), R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15-9 (standing) (Ex. DUT-RI-008)
Tennessee General Assembly (codified statute); exercised by the Governor, Tenn. Code Ann. sec. 58-2-107 (standing) (Ex. DUT-TN-006)
Governor Jared Polis (Division of Human Resources policy), State employee vaccination-or-testing requirement announced July 30, 2021 ('Governor Polis to Require Regular Testing for all Unvaccinated State Employees'), effective September 20, 2021 (Ex. ECO-B-131)
Hawaii Department of Transportation (Office of the Governor release), Release, Governor Ige lifting quarantine requirement for interisland travel on June 16 (June 2, 2020) (Ex. HI-053)
Kansas Legislature (2020 Special Session), House Bill 2016 (2020 Special Session) (June 8, 2020) (Ex. KS-027)
Office of the Governor (statement), Governor Laura Kelly Statement Regarding Republican Leaders Revoking Disaster Declaration (June 15, 2021) (Ex. KS-058)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor (Mar. 16, 2020), Amending and Restating the Order of March 12, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and Additionally Closing Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and Theaters (Ex. MD-003)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor No. 20-03-19-01, Amending and Restating the Order of March 16, 2020 (gatherings over 10; enclosed malls and recreational establishments closed) (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. MD-004)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor No. 20-06-03-01 (Stage Two), Amending and Restating the Order of May 27, 2020 (June 3, 2020) (Ex. MD-012)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor No. 20-06-10-01, Amending and Restating the Order of June 3, 2020 (indoor dining 50% from June 12; fitness centers, malls, casinos, racing and indoor recreation 50% from June 19) (June 10, 2020) (Ex. MD-013)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor No. 20-09-01-01 (Stage Three), Amending and Restating the Order of August 3, 2020 (religious facilities and retail 75%; indoor theaters and outdoor venues 50% with numeric caps) (Sept. 1, 2020) (Ex. MD-016)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor No. 20-11-17-01, Amending and Restating the Order of November 10, 2020, Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities and Generally Requiring Use of Face Coverings (10:00 p.m. closing; 50% caps) (Nov. 17, 2020) (Ex. MD-021)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor No. 21-04-28-01, Amending and Restating the Order of April 21, 2021 (outdoor face-covering rule removed; outdoor dining restriction ends May 1, 2021) (Apr. 28, 2021) (Ex. MD-028)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor (Mar. 13, 2020), Expanding Child Care Access (Ex. MD-033)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor No. 20-04-05-02, Delegating Authority to Local Health Officials to Control and Close Unsafe Facilities (Apr. 5, 2020) (Ex. MD-039)
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Order of the Governor (Mar. 12, 2020), For the Implementation of Elevated Level II of Pandemic Flu and Other Infectious Diseases Attendance and Leave Policy for Executive Branch State Employees (Ex. MD-096)
Governor Tate Reeves (reported by Mississippi Today), Announced expiry of the State of Emergency on August 15, 2021 and the Governor's reconsideration (August 2021) (Aug. 11, 2021) (Ex. MS-077)
Office of Governor Doug Burgum (news release), Governor's release, 'Burgum announces move to next phase of ND Smart Restart plan' (May 29, 2020) (Ex. ND-047)
Office of Governor Doug Burgum (news release), Governor's release, 'Burgum announces new requirements for businesses, gatherings and masks, delays winter activities' (Nov. 13, 2020) (Ex. ND-063)
Office of the Governor (Nevada Health Response), Governor's release, 'Gov. Sisolak: Nevada ready to resume limited medical and dental procedures' (Apr. 28, 2020) (Ex. NV-059)
Office of the Governor (Nevada Health Response), Governor's release, 'In line with Emergency Directive 045, State of Nevada adopts latest CDC guidance on masks effective Friday, July 30' (July 27, 2021) (Ex. NV-066)

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