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ExhibitInstrumentIssuerJurisdictionIssuedQuartersLimitationsGradeFile
Ex. WA-001Proclamation 20-05Proclamation of a State of Emergency (COVID-19), all countiesGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateFeb. 29, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. WA-008Proclamation 20-12Higher education: prohibition on in-person classes at universities, colleges, technical schools and apprenticeship programsGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q2Gathering capSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. WA-004Proclamation 20-08Amending Proclamations 20-05, 20-06 and 20-07: K-12 school closures in King, Pierce and Snohomish CountiesGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q2Schools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. WA-005Proclamation 20-09Statewide K-12 School ClosuresGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q2Schools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. SEC-15-042Proclamation 20-12 (Higher Education) and its amendments 20-12.1 through 20-12.5 (including 20-12.4 of July 12, 2021)COVID-19 Higher EducationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Business closureSchools and child careWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. WA-022Proclamation 20-31Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Child Care and Background ChecksGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Schools and child careOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WA-026Proclamation 20-09.1Statewide K-12 School Closures (extension through the 2019-20 school year)Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateApr. 6, 20202020 Q2Schools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-010Proclamation 20-50 (amending Proclamation 20-05), 'Reducing Prison Population'Waiver and suspension of statutes limiting the Department of Corrections' ability to reduce the incarcerated population (Rapid Reentry…Governor Jay InsleeWashington (Governor; Department of Corrections; Washington National Guard and State Guard); State levelStateApr. 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationHealth care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-15-041Proclamation 20-09 (Statewide K-12 School Closures), as amended by 20-09.1 (Apr. 6, 2020; remainder of the school year)Coronavirus Schools ClosureGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q2Schools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. WA-038Proclamation 20-12.1Higher Education - Fall 2020Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateJune 24, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Gathering capSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-045Proclamation 20-70Transportation and Remote Learning for K-12 Student EducationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateAug. 26, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Schools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. WA-046Proclamation 20-12.2Higher EducationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateOct. 20, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Gathering capSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-052Proclamation 20-09.3Phased Reopening of K-12 SchoolsGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateDec. 16, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-071Proclamation 20-12.3Higher EducationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateJune 30, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. WA-074Proclamation 20-12.4Higher EducationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateJuly 12, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-152Secretary of Health Order 20-03 (face coverings) as amended, and Proclamation 20-9.4 (K-12 schools, July 30, 2021): masks required in K-12 schools for 2021-22Washington school mask requirement, 2021-22 (ended Mar. 12, 2022)Secretary of Health (Order 20-03 series) and Governor (Proclamation 20-9.4, July 30, 2021)WashingtonStateJuly 30, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. SEC-15-085Proclamation 20-9.4 (July 30, 2021): K-12 schools prohibited from operating outside the Department of Health's K-12 requirements (universal indoor masking, distancing, ventilation, testing and reporting) for 2021-22Proclamation 20-9.4 (K-12 Schools, 2021-22)Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateJuly 30, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. WA-075Proclamation 20-09.4K-12 Schools (2021-22 school year: in-person learning only under DOH, OSPI and L&I requirements)Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateJuly 30, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-053Proclamation 21-14.1, COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (amending 21-14)Proclamation 21-14.1: adding Workers in Educational Settings (child care, K-12 schools, higher education) to the October 18, 2021…Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateAug. 20, 20212021 Q3Schools and child careWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. WA-079Proclamation 21-14.1COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (adding Educational Settings: K-12, child care and early learning, higher education)Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateAug. 20, 20212021 Q3Schools and child careHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. WA-081Proclamation 20-12.5Higher Education (vaccination verification and face coverings at institutions without fully vaccinated campuses)Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateAug. 27, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. WA-087Proclamation 21-14.2COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (amendment: accommodations and verification procedures)Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateSept. 27, 20212021 Q3Schools and child careHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-008RCW 43.06.010(12)General powers and duties [of the Governor]—Proclamation of a state of emergencyWashington State LegislatureWashingtonState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-009RCW 38.52.150Orders, rules, regulations—Enforcement—Availability—PenaltyWashington State LegislatureWashingtonState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read

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