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Ex. DUT-DE-014Release, 'Governor Carney Announces Additional COVID-19 Restrictions to Confront Winter Surge' (Dec. 10, 2020), announcing the zero-tolerance enforcement policy for businesses effective Dec. 14, 2020Governor Carney Announces Additional COVID-19 Restrictions to Confront Winter Surge (State of Delaware News, Dec. 10, 2020)Governor John C. Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (Office of the Governor release)DelawareStateDec. 10, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyStay-at-homeCapacity limitFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-DE-00120 Del. C. §§ 3115-3117 (General authority of the Governor; Powers; Activation of emergency or disaster response)Delaware Code, Title 20, Chapter 31, Subchapter III: The Governor and Emergency ManagementDelaware General Assembly (codified statute)DelawareStateFeb. 21, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureCurfew and hoursStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. VT-091Governor's release, As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Governor Phil Scott Announces New Mitigation MeasuresOfficial summary of the November 14, 2020 restrictions (gatherings, restaurants, bars, sports, telework, contact logs)Office of Governor Phil Scott (official release)VermontStateNov. 13, 20202020 Q4Business closureTelework mandateGathering capCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. OR-031Two-Week Pause on Social Activities (Governor's announcement of Nov. 6, 2020; OHA guidance)Governor Kate Brown Announces Two-Week Pause on Social Activities to Help Stop Rapid Spread of COVID-19Governor Kate Brown (implemented through OHA guidance under EO 20-27)Oregon (Malheur, Marion, Multnomah, Jackson and Umatilla Counties)StateNov. 6, 20202020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capHealth care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
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-023Order of the Governor for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity Protections (Nov. 23, 2020), secs. 1(A), 1(B), 2, 13 and 14 (with the Secretary's parallel Order for Mitigation and Enforcement, PA-022)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity ProtectionsGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateNov. 23, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary 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. PA-077Amendment to the Order of the Governor for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity Protections (alcohol only with meals; 11:00 p.m.)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity ProtectionsGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateDec. 3, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Curfew and hoursAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-DE-009Delaware's Reopening, Phase 2 (June 15, 2020): General Guidance for Individuals and Businesses and Industry GuidanceDelaware's Reopening: Phase 2, June 15, 2020 (Governor John Carney; de.gov/economy)Governor John C. Carney (Office of the Governor, with the Division of Small Business and the Division of Public Health)DelawareStateJune 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyTelework mandateCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MD-021Order 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.MarylandStateNov. 17, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-096Order 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.MarylandStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Telework mandateWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. ND-063Governor'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 DakotaStateNov. 13, 20202020 Q4Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursPrimary source read
Ex. TX-002Suspension of Texas Open Meetings Act provisions (Gov't Code ch. 551)Governor Abbott Allows Virtual And Telephonic Open Meetings To Maintain Government TransparencyGovernor Greg Abbott (at the request of the Office of the Attorney General)TexasStateMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Telework mandateCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. AK-102Emergency alert of November 12, 2020 (executive-branch employees to work from home whenever feasible; other organizations urged to do the same)Governor's November 12, 2020 emergency alert (State-employee telework)Governor Mike DunleavyAlaskaStateNov. 12, 20202020 Q4Telework mandateWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-IL-013Guidance for Employers and Employees on Workers' Rights and Safety During the Restore Illinois Plan (revision of December 9, 2020)State guidance stating that federal and Illinois law require employers to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, that employers are required…Office of the Illinois Attorney General (Kwame Raoul), with the Governor's Office, Illinois Department of Labor, Illinois Department of Employment Security and Illinois Department of Public HealthIllinoisStateDec. 9, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyTelework mandateFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-015Oregon OSHA, Questions and Answers Regarding the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division's (Oregon OSHA) Education and Enforcement of Issues Related to COVID-19 (updated Mar. 27, 2020): the agency's statement of the employer's statutory duty and of its authority to enforce the Governor's executive orders at the workplaceQuestions and Answers Regarding the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division's (Oregon OSHA) Education and Enforcement of Issues…Oregon OSHA, Department of Consumer and Business ServicesOregonStateMar. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureTelework mandateWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-TERRITORIES-149Release: Temporary Restrictions Lifted; CNMI Returns to Community Vulnerability Level BLUETemporary Restrictions Lifted; CNMI Returns to Community Vulnerability Level BLUE (September 6, 2020)Governor Ralph DLG. TorresCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands - GovernorTerritorialSept. 6, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Gathering capCurfew and hoursConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-KY-017KRS 39A.100Emergency powers of Governor and local chief executive officersKentucky General Assembly (KRS ch. 39A)KentuckyStateApr. 3, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capCurfew and hoursStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MET-LAS-020Mayor's Proclamation declaring that a State of Emergency exists within the City of Las Vegas; Resolution ratifying the Proclamation and directing activation of the City's Emergency Management Plan; Resolution confirming the State of Emergency and requesting the Governor's proclamation and State and federal assistanceResolution of the City of Las Vegas City Council ratifying the Mayor's Proclamation declaring that a State of Emergency exists within said…Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman (Proclamation); Las Vegas City Council (ratifying resolution, 7-0, Mar. 18, 2020, item 66)City of Las Vegas, NevadaCityMar. 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationTelework mandatePrimary source read
Ex. MT-084Order of Health Officer of Nov. 20, 2020 (mirroring the Governor's Nov. 17 Directive: gatherings 25 without distancing / 50 with distancing; 50 percent capacity; 10 p.m. closing; masks and distancing required of all businesses), continued Jan. 6, 2021 and loosened effective 5:00 a.m. Jan. 22, 2021 (75 percent capacity; 12:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. closure; events of 250 indoor / 500 outdoor with approved plans; gathering caps and masks retained) until the case rate is at or below 25 per 100,000 for four consecutive weeksCascade City-County Health Officer Order of November 20, 2020, as continued and amendedTrisha Gardner, Public Health Officer, Cascade City-County Health Department; Board of Health (Jan. 20, 2021 amendments)Cascade County, MontanaCountyNov. 20, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. PA-014Amendment to the Green Phase Order adding the southeastern counties (Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Susquehanna)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Continued Reopening of the CommonwealthGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJune 25, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. PA-061Amendment to the Green Phase Order (16 counties, including Allegheny, Fulton, Greene, Indiana, Lycoming, Mercer, Somerset, Washington, effective June 5, 2020)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Continued Reopening of the CommonwealthGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJune 4, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. PA-062Amendment to the Green Phase Order (Lebanon County, effective July 3, 2020; all 67 counties green)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Continued Reopening of the CommonwealthGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJuly 2, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PDX-037Two-Week Pause applied to Clackamas County, Nov. 11-25, 2020 (long-term care visitation halted; restaurant and bar patrons reduced; indoor groups capped at six; work from home)Clackamas County reacts to two-week pause to fight COVID-19Governor Kate Brown (Two-Week Pause); Clackamas County (Chair Jim Bernard; Public Health Officer Dr. Sarah Present)Clackamas County, OregonCountyNov. 9, 20202020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capHealth care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source