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Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-044Governor's suspension of statutes to allow appearance before a notary public via videoconference (announced April 8, 2020)Governor Abbott Temporarily Suspends Certain Statutes To Allow For Appearance Before Notary Public Via VideoconferenceGovernor Greg Abbott (Office of the Texas Governor release announcing the suspension)Texas (Governor)StateApr. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MD-077Governor's release (Aug. 5, 2021): Governor Hogan Announces New Vaccination Protocols for State EmployeesGovernor Hogan Announces New Vaccination Protocols for State EmployeesOffice of Governor Larry Hogan (press release)MarylandStateAug. 5, 20212021 Q3Vaccination or testingConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-042Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland Authorizing Remote Notarizations (No. 20-03-30-04)Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland Authorizing Remote NotarizationsGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.Maryland (Governor)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. VT-079Governor's release, As State of Emergency Ends, Governor Phil Scott Acts to Ensure Continuity in Select Critical ServicesState of Emergency expires at midnight June 15, 2021; EO 06-21 signed; June 14 directive to ACCD SecretaryOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release)VermontStateJune 15, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationAlcohol and barsQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DE-070Governor's release announcing the First Modification of the Declaration of a State of EmergencyGovernor Carney Limits Restaurants to Take-Out and Delivery (restaurants, taverns and bars take-out and delivery only from 8:00 p.m. March…Governor John C. CarneyDelawareStateMar. 16, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MN-045News release, 'Governor Walz Announces Vaccination Requirements for State Agency Employees'Governor Walz Announces Vaccination Requirements for State Agency EmployeesOffice of Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy FlanaganMinnesotaStateAug. 11, 20212021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. VT-088Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Announces Limited Indoor Dining Restart and Opens Some Interstate TravelIndoor dining at 25 percent of legal capacity from June 8, 2020; lodging 50 percent or 25 guests; quarantine-free travel mapOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release); ACCD requirements under Addendum 17VermontStateJune 5, 20202020 Q2Capacity limitTravel and quarantineAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. VT-090Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Updates Bar Seating Guidance, Lifts Lodging Capacity Restrictions with Travel and Health ProtocolsBar seating with six-foot spacing and partitions; lodging capacity limits lifted; quarantine and travel map remainOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release); ACCD guidanceVermontStateSept. 18, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Capacity limitTravel and quarantineAlcohol and barsPrimary 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. MET-AUS-041County Judge Order 2020-8, Relating to the Declaration regarding COVID-19 (Stay Home Order Consistent with and Guidance Beyond Governor's Executive Orders)Stay Home Order Consistent with and Guidance Beyond Governor's Executive Orders (May 8 to June 15, 2020)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMay 8, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-005Ark. Code Ann. 12-75-114, Governor -- Disaster emergency responsibilitiesArk. Code Ann. 12-75-114. Governor -- Disaster emergency responsibilities (executive orders, proclamations and regulations have the force…General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1973, No. 511, sec. 8; Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973)ArkansasStateMar. 19, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationCapacity limitTravel and quarantineAlcohol and barsStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-04-056Governor's release and letter of Aug. 17, 2021 urging expedited Board of Health rulemakingGovernor Polis Urges State Board of Health to Engage in Expedited Rulemaking to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for All Personnel Working Directly…Governor Jared Polis (letter to the State Board of Health)ColoradoStateAug. 17, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. DE-064Governor's and DHSS's announcement, 'COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities, Health Care Facilities, and State Employees'Announcement that from Sept. 30, 2021 staff of DHCQ-regulated long-term care and health care facilities (including hospitals, hospice, home…Governor John C. Carney; Department of Health and Social Services; Department of Human ResourcesDelawareStateAug. 12, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary 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-056Order of the Governor for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related to the Dispossession of PropertyOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related to the…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMay 7, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-060Amendment to the Order of the Governor for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related to the Dispossession of Property (scope)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMay 21, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-063Order of the Governor Staying Notice Requirements for Specified Actions Related to the Dispossession of Property (extension to Aug. 31, 2020)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Staying Notice Requirements for Specified Actions Related to the Dispossession of…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJuly 9, 20202020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-064Order of the Governor Authorizing Commonwealth Agencies to Conduct Administrative Proceedings Online by Video or Telephonic MeansOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Authorizing Commonwealth Agencies to Conduct Administrative Proceedings Online by…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJuly 10, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Courts and public officesPrimary 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. PA-079Order of the Governor Directing Limited-Time Targeted MitigationOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Directing Limited-Time Targeted MitigationGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateDec. 10, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Business closureCapacity limitGathering capSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-04-057Governor's announcement of Aug. 16, 2021 and DOH Section 16 ordersGovernor Cuomo Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for Healthcare WorkersGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo (release); New York State Department of Health (Section 16 orders)New YorkStateAug. 16, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-ALCOHOL-004TABC Industry Notice, Follow Governor's Open Texas Order or Face License SuspensionIndustry Notice to All TABC-Licensed Bars and Restaurants: Follow Governor's Open Texas Order or Face License SuspensionTexas Alcoholic Beverage CommissionTexas (State alcoholic-beverage regulator)Sector regulatorJune 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-007Department of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan's Stay at Home Order (agency directive applying the order to fishing, boating, tournaments, offices and licensing centers)Department of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan's Stay at Home OrderMaryland Department of Natural ResourcesMaryland Department of Natural Resources (State agency)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureEvents and venuesCourts and public officesPrimary source read