— from Governor Jay Inslee’s Office —

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of 26 proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions were approved by the state Legislature.

Letters from the Legislature on August 27 and August 31 extend the following proclamations until October 1, 2020. 

  • 20-15.7: Department of Licensing (20-15.6)
  • 20-20.7: Department of Revenue – Relief from Penalties, Fees, Interest, Due Dates (20-20.6)
  • 20-21.7: Unemployment Benefit – 1 Week Waiver (20-21.6
  • 20-23.8: Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services (20-23.7)
  • 20-28.9: Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act (20-28.8)
  • 20-29.7: Telemedicine (20-29.6)
  • 20-30.7: Unemployment Benefit – Job Search Requirement (20-30.6)
  • 20-31.7: Division of Child, Youth, and Families – Child Care and Background Checks (20-31.6)
  • 20-32.7: Department of Health– Health Care Workers (20-32.6)
  • 20-36.5: Department of Health – Health Care Facilities and Hand Sanitizer (20-36.4)
  • 20-41.8: Department of Licensing – License and Permit Renewal Extension (20-41.7)
  • 20-43.6: Office of Financial Management, State Human Resources Division – Annual Leave and Pay Procedures (20-43.5)
  • 20-44.6: Nursing Home Transfer or Discharge for COVID-19 Cohorting Purposes (20-44.5)
  • 20-45.6: Protection Orders and Personal Service (20-45.5)
  • 20-48.6: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements (20-48.5)
  • 20-49.8: Garnishments and Accrual of Interest (20-49.7)
  • 20-51.7: Community Associations Meetings and Late Fees (20-51.6)
  • 20-52.6: Statewide Orders Relating to Long-Term Care (20-52.5)
  • 20-56.4: Tribal Fuel Tax Refund Restrictions (20-56.3)
  • 20-58.3: Shared Work (20-58.2)
  • 20-59.4: Temporary Licensing – Dental and Pharmacy Graduates (20-59.3)
  • 20-63.2: Department of Social and Health Services – Family Emergency Assistance Program (20-63.1)
  • 20-64.1: Public Records Act – Contact Tracing — Personal Information (20-64)
  • 20-65.1: Long Term Care – Workers, Facilities, and Resources (20-65)
  • 20-66.1: Long-Term Care – Operations and Visitation (20-66)

The letter also extends proclamation 20-27 until September 30, 2020. 

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