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Ex. DUT-RI-008R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15-9Governor's responsibilities relating to disaster emergenciesRhode Island General Assembly (powers vested in the Governor; duties imposed on State health authorities and local code enforcement officials)Rhode IslandStateJuly 6, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TN-006Tenn. Code Ann. sec. 58-2-107Emergency management powers of the governorTennessee General Assembly (codified statute); exercised by the GovernorTennesseeState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. KS-027House 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)KansasStateJune 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Emergency declarationBusiness closureSchools and child careOtherPrimary source read
Ex. KS-058Governor 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)KansasStateJune 15, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PDX-03128-day extension of the emergency declaration to August 18, 2020, with the County's status in the Governor's reopening framework (Phase 1 since June 1, 2020; Phase 2 progress linked to Clackamas and Multnomah Counties)Emergency Declaration Extended to August 18Washington County Board of Commissioners (Chair Kathryn Harrington)Washington County, OregonCountyJuly 22, 20202020 Q3Emergency declarationCapacity limitFace-covering requirementConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MS-077Announced 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)MississippiStateAug. 11, 20212021 Q3Emergency declarationHealth care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. RI-0732021-H 6122Aaa, Article 3, Section 3 (FY2022 Appropriations Act)An Act Making Appropriations for the Support of the State for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 - Article 3, Relating to Government…Rhode Island General Assembly (2021-H 6122 Substitute A as amended), signed by Governor Daniel J. McKee July 6, 2021Rhode IslandStateJuly 6, 20212021 Q3Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SD-0332020 House Bill 1296 (enrolled), amending SDCL 34-48A-5 and adding 34-48A-5.1An Act to revise the authority of the Governor in times of a disaster, act of terrorism, or emergency and to declare an emergencySouth Dakota Legislature; signed by the GovernorSouth DakotaStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closurePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-TERRITORIES-001Administrative Bulletin No. OE-2020-020Executive Order of the Governor of Puerto Rico, Hon. Wanda Vazquez-Garced, to declare a state of emergency in view of the imminent impact of…Governor Wanda Vazquez GarcedPuerto Rico (Commonwealth; territory of the United States) - GovernorTerritorialMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-TERRITORIES-143Renewal of the State of Public Health Emergency (May 15, 2020)Governor Torres renews public health emergency for the CNMIGovernor Ralph DLG. TorresCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands - GovernorTerritorialMay 15, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. AL-053Proclamation by the Governor extending the August 13, 2021 state public health emergencyExtension of the COVID-19 state public health emergency through 11:59 p.m. October 31, 2021 (post-period)Governor Kay IveyAlabamaStateOct. 8, 2021Emergency declarationHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. AL-079Proclamation by the Governor terminating the COVID-19 state of emergencyTermination of the state of emergency proclaimed March 13, 2020, effective 11:59 p.m. C.S.T. July 6, 2021Governor Kay IveyAlabamaStateJuly 6, 20212021 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. CT-038Special Act No. 21-2An Act Concerning Public Health and Civil Preparedness Emergencies Declared and Renewed by the GovernorGeneral Assembly (House Bill 6672); approved by the Governor Mar. 31, 2021ConnecticutStateMar. 31, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. CT-057Governor's letter to legislative leaders: Renewal of Emergency Declarations to February 15, 2022 Pursuant to Special Act 21-5 (with Exhibit A listing orders to be continued)Renewal of Emergency Declarations to February 15, 2022 Pursuant to Special Act 21-5Governor Ned LamontConnecticutStateSept. 22, 20212021 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CT-003Conn. Gen. Stat. § 28-9 (Governor's powers in a civil preparedness or public health emergency; orders have the full force and effect of law) and § 28-22 (penalty)Chapter 517, Civil Preparedness and Emergency ServicesConnecticut General Assembly (Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 517, Civil Preparedness and Emergency Services)ConnecticutStateOct. 1, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IA-005Iowa Code ch. 29C (2021), including § 29C.6 (Proclamation of disaster emergency by governor) and § 29C.18 (Enforcement duties)Iowa Code 2021, Chapter 29C - Emergency Management and SecurityIowa General AssemblyIowaStateJan. 1, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureTravel and quarantineStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MI-010MCL 30.405, Powers of governor upon declaration of state of disaster or emergency; willful disobedience a misdemeanorEmergency Management Act sec. 5: control of ingress, egress and 'the occupancy of premises'; misdemeanor for willful disobedience of a…Michigan Legislature (Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390)MichiganStateDec. 30, 19762020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-006S.C. Code Ann. §§ 1-3-420, 1-3-430, 1-3-440, 1-3-460 (Title 1, Chapter 3, Article 7)Proclamation of emergency by Governor; orders to prevent danger; further powers of Governor; powers supplementalGeneral Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SD-006SDCL ch. 34-48A, Emergency Management (§§ 34-48A-1, 34-48A-2, 34-48A-5, 34-48A-9, 34-48A-49)Emergency Management: Governor's authority in time of disaster or emergency, including control of the movement of persons and the occupancy…South Dakota Legislature (codified statute administered by the Governor and the Department of Public Safety)South DakotaStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TN-014Tenn. Att'y Gen. Op. No. 20-07Governor's Emergency Management Executive OrdersHerbert H. Slatery III, Attorney General and Reporter, State of TennesseeTennesseeStateApr. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. ID-062Governor's release: National Guard activated again; hundreds of new medical personnel directed to hospitalsGov. Little activates National Guard again, directs hundreds of new medical personnel to help Idaho hospitals overwhelmed with unvaccinated…Office of the Governor (press release)IdahoStateAug. 31, 20212021 Q3Emergency declarationHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. ID-063Governor's release: Public health disaster emergency declaration to end April 15Public health disaster emergency declaration to end April 15Office of the Governor (press release)IdahoStateMar. 8, 2022Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MA-049Governor's Declaration Pursuant to General Laws Chapter 17, Section 2A (the 'modified public health emergency')Declaration that an emergency exists that is detrimental to the public health in the CommonwealthGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. MD-038Order of the Governor (Mar. 16, 2020), Temporarily Prohibiting Evictions of Tenants Suffering Substantial Loss of Income Due to COVID-19Temporarily Prohibiting Evictions of Tenants Suffering Substantial Loss of Income Due to COVID-19Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MD-098Order of the Governor (Mar. 12, 2020) Extending Certain Licenses, Permits, RegistrationsExtending Certain Licenses, Permits, Registrations, and Other Governmental Authorizations, and Authorizing Suspension of Legal Time…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read

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