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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. DUT-OR-004Statute: ORS chapter 401 (Emergency Management and Services), the emergency-management act: declaration of a state of emergency (401.165); the Governor's police powers (401.168); rules and orders on commodities, services, industrial plants, labor and child care (401.188); the force of law of emergency rules and orders (401.192); the offense of violating them (401.990)ORS 401.165, 401.168, 401.175, 401.188, 401.192 and 401.990: the Governor's emergency powers, the 'full force and effect of law' of…Oregon Legislative Assembly (codified text published by the Office of the Legislative Counsel, 2025 Edition)OregonStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PDX-002Declaration of Emergency (COVID-19), signed March 11, 2020, as announced March 12, 2020, with the Governor's March 12, 2020 statewide ban on gatherings of more than 250Ban on large gatherings in effect; Multnomah County, Portland declare states of emergencyChair Deborah Kafoury (declaration); Governor Kate Brown (statewide gathering limits recited)Multnomah County, OregonCountyMar. 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationGathering capConfirmed 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. MET-PDX-029Extension of the emergency declaration to April 16, 2020, authorizing contracts up to $500,000; EOC objectives including coordination of compliance with and enforcement of the Governor's Stay Home, Save Lives orderEmergency Declaration Extended to April 16Washington County Board of CommissionersWashington County, OregonCountyMar. 31, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationStay-at-homeConfirmed from a secondary source
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
Ex. OR-033Executive Order 20-65Temporary Freeze to Address Surge in COVID-19 Cases (the 'Two-Week Freeze')Governor Kate BrownOregonStateNov. 17, 20202020 Q4Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PDX-011Two-Week Pause on social activities, Nov. 11-25, 2020, applied to Multnomah County (restaurant indoor capacity 50 including staff, party size six; indoor activities capped at 50; telework directed; long-term care indoor visits halted; social gatherings six)As COVID-cases increase, officials call two-week pause to separate people during infectious periodGovernor Kate Brown (Two-Week Pause); Chair Deborah Kafoury and Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines (County call to comply)Multnomah County, OregonCountyNov. 6, 20202020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capHealth care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OR-001Executive Order 20-03Declaration of Emergency Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in OregonGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateMar. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. OR-016Executive Order 20-24Extending the COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency (Executive Order No. 20-03) for an Additional 60 Days, Through July 6, 2020Governor Kate BrownOregonStateMay 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. OR-023Executive Order 20-30Second Extension of Executive Order 20-03 and COVID-19 State of Emergency; Rescinding Executive Order 20-13 and Executive Order 20-18Governor Kate BrownOregonStateJune 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. OR-027Executive Order 20-38Third Extension of Executive Order 20-03 and COVID-19 State of Emergency; Rescinding Executive Order 20-16Governor Kate BrownOregonStateSept. 1, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. OR-030Executive Order 20-59Fourth Extension of Executive Order 20-03 and COVID-19 State of EmergencyGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateOct. 27, 20202020 Q4Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. OR-036Executive Order 20-67Fifth Extension of Executive Order 20-03 and COVID-19 State of EmergencyGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateDec. 17, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. OR-038Executive Order 21-05Sixth Extension of Executive Order 20-03 and COVID-19 State of EmergencyGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateFeb. 25, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. OR-040Executive Order 21-10Seventh Extension of Executive Order 20-03 and COVID-19 State of EmergencyGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateApr. 29, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. OR-043Executive Order 21-15Reopening Oregon: Rescinding Remaining Pandemic-Related Executive Orders; Extending Executive Order 20-03 to Support RecoveryGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateJune 25, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. OR-055Executive Order 21-36Continuing State Efforts to Support Ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination, Response, and Recovery Efforts; Extending Executive Order 20-03…Governor Kate BrownOregonStateDec. 21, 2021Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PDX-030Emergency ordinance amending the County Code to allow 30-day emergency declarations, and 28-day extension of the emergency declaration to June 2, 2020 (May 5, 2020), with EOC objectives including enforcement of the Stay Home, Save Lives order and preparation of a County reopening planEmergency Declaration Extended to June 2Washington County Board of CommissionersWashington County, OregonCountyMay 5, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationStay-at-homeConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OR-005Executive Order 20-10Conserving Personal Protective Equipment: Cancelling Elective and Non-urgent Procedures; Limiting VisitationGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersSupply chainPrimary source read
Ex. OR-015Executive Order 20-22Allowing Elective and Non-urgent Procedures Only in Compliance with OHA Guidance; Rescinding EO 20-10Governor Kate BrownOregonStateApr. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. OR-058Executive Order 21-31Extending Emergency Regulatory Flexibility for Childcare Licensing; Amending Executive Order 21-15Governor Kate BrownOregonStateSept. 1, 20212021 Q3Emergency declarationSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. SEC-01-068Executive Order 20-10Prohibition on Elective and Non-Urgent ProceduresGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-01-069Executive Order 20-22Resuming Non-Urgent Medical Procedures (framework from May 1, 2020)Governor Kate BrownOregonStateApr. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-02-031Executive Order No. 20-10Prohibition on elective and non-urgent procedures; conservation of PPE; visitation restrictionsGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source

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