Inslee extends 26 proclamations relating to COVID-19 and wildfires

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of 26 proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

An October 1 letter from the Legislature extend the following proclamations until November 9, 2020.

• 20-15.8: Department of Licensing (20-15.7)
• 20-20.8: Department of Revenue - Relief from Penalties, Fees, Interest, Due Dates (20-20.7)
• 20-21.8: Unemployment Benefit – 1 Week Waiver (20-21.7)
• 20-23.9: Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services (20-23.8)
• 20-28.11: Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act (20-28.10)
• 20-29.8: Telemedicine (20-29.7)
• 20-30.8: Unemployment Benefit – Job Search Requirement (20-30.7)
• 20-31.8: Division of Child, Youth, and Families – Child Care and Background Checks (20-31.7)
• 20-32.8: Department of Health– Health Care Workers (20-32.7)
• 20-36.6: Department of Health - Health Care Facilities and Hand Sanitizer (20-36.5)
• 20-41.9: Department of Licensing – License and Permit Renewal Extension (20-41.8)
• 20-43.7: Office of Financial Management, State Human Resources Division – Annual Leave and Pay Procedures (20-43.6)
• 20-44.7: Nursing Home Transfer or Discharge for COVID-19 Cohorting Purposes (20-44.6)
• 20-45.7: Protection Orders and Personal Service (20-45.6)
• 20-48.7: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements (20-48.6)
• 20-49.9: Garnishments and Accrual of Interest (20-49.8)
• 20-51.8: Community Associations Meetings and Late Fees (20-51.7)
• 20-52.7: Statewide Orders Relating to Long-Term Care (20-52.6)
• 20-56.5: Tribal Fuel Tax Refund Restrictions (20-56.4)
• 20-58.4: Shared Work (20-58.3)
• 20-59.5: Temporary Licensing - Dental and Pharmacy Graduates (20-59.4)
• 20-63.3: Department of Social and Health Services - Family Emergency Assistance Program (20-63.2)
• 20-64.2: Public Records Act – Contact Tracing -- Personal Information (20-64.1)
• 20-65.2: Long Term Care – Workers, Facilities, and Resources (20-65.1)
• 20-66.2: Long-Term Care – Operations and Visitation (20-66.1)

Additionally, proclamation 20-72.1 providing assistance to families impacted by wildfires is extended to October 10. This proclamation was still within the Governor's 30 day authority and did not require legislative approval to extend.