Governor Gavin Newsom’s 58 ‘COVID’ Related Executive Orders Since March 4, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued California’s “Stay at home” order March 19, 2020.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Actions since March 4, 2020:

1. Executive Order N-26-20 Ensures California public school districts retain state funding even in the event of physical closure March, 13, 2020
2. Executive Order N-27-20 Critical Health and Safety Standards March 15, 2020
3. Executive Order N-28-20 Authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shutoffs March 16, 2020
4. Executive Order N-29-20 Ensures that California’s most vulnerable residents can continue to receive health care, food assistance and in-home supportive services in a timely manner March 17, 2020
5. Executive Order N-30-20 Waives this year’s statewide testing for California’s more than 6 million students in K-12 schools March 17, 2020
6. Executive Order N-31-20 Ease restrictions on commercial drivers engaged in support of emergency relief efforts March 17, 2020
7. Executive Order N-32-20 Protect Californians experiencing homelessness from COVID-19 by providing emergency aid to local governments and implementing emergency protective measures March 18, 2020
8. Executive Order N-33-20 Stay at Home Order March 19, 2020
9. Executive Order N-34-20 Permit vote-by-mail procedures to be used in three upcoming special elections March 20, 2020
10. Executive Order N-35-20 Expands the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak March 21, 2020
11. Executive Order N-36-20 Directing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Secretary to temporarily halt the intake and/or transfer of inmates and youth into the state’s 35 prisons and four youth correctional facilities March 24, 2020
12. Executive Order N-37-20 Banning the enforcement of eviction orders for renters affected by COVID-19 through May 31, 2020. March 27, 2020
13. Executive Order N-38-20 Enhance the authority of California’s Judicial Branch to take emergency action March 27, 2020
14. Executive Order N-39-20 Expand California’s health care workforce and recruit health care professionals March 30, 2020
15. Executive Order N-40-20 Provide tax, regulatory and licensing extensions for businesses March 30, 2020
16. Executive Order N-41-20 Allows for the immediate use of funds to support the state’s continuing efforts to protect public health and respond to the COVID-19 crisis April 1, 2020
17. Executive Order N-42-20 Restriction on Water Shutoffs to Homes and Small Business During COVID-19 Pandemic April 2, 2020
18. Executive Order N-43-20 Waves Certain Privacy and Security Laws for Medical Providers to Provide Telehealth Services and Minimize Risk of Penalty April 3, 2020
19. Executive Order N-44-20 Prohibition of Price Increases of More than 10% on Consumer Goods, Food and Medical Items April 3, 2020
20. Executive Order N-45-20 Directive to California Department of Education and California Department of Social Services to Waive Certain Eligibility Requirements and Give Greater Priority for Child Care Enrollment to Essential Infrastructure Workers April 4, 2020
21. Executive Order N-46-20 Sales Tax Exemption for State Bought Medical Supplies April 7, 2020
22. Executive Order N-47-20 60-day waiver for In-Home Supportive Services Program Caseworkers to Continue Work With Eldery and Disabled Individuals April 7, 2020
23. . Executive Order N-48-20 All-mail Ballot Local Elections April 9, 2020
24. Executive Order N-49-20 Directive to Department of Juvenile Justice Calling for All Discharge and Reentry Hearings to be Held Via Videoconference and Shortened Notification Window Before Discharge Consideration Hearings April 14, 2020
25. Executive Order N-50-20 Directive to Launch New Call Center and Increase Staff at Employment Development Department April 15, 2020
26. Executive Order N-51-20 Paid Sick Leave to Food Sector Workers Subject to Stay at Home Orders and Additional Safety Standards for Food Facilities April 16, 2020
27. Executive Order N-52-20 60 Day Extension for Department of Real Estate Deadlines and Various Other Waivers in Response to COVID-19 April 16, 2020
28. Executive Order N-53-20 Temporary Waivers for Foster Youth Programs in Response to COVID-19 April 17, 2020
29. Executive Order N-54-20 DMV Deadline Extensions and Various Miscellaneous Directives Ensuring Consistency with COVID-19 Stay at Home Order April 22, 2020
30. Executive Order N-55-20 Increased Flexibility on Deadlines and Requirements Relating to California Department of Health Care Services and Medi-Cal April 22, 2020
31. Executive Order N-56-20 Extension for Local Educational Agencies to Submit Local Control and Accountability Plans and Required Report to Communities Regarding COVID-19 Response April 22, 2020
32. Executive Order N-57-20 Exemption from Garnishment for Those Receiving Federal, State, or Local Aid Due to COVID-19 April 23, 2020
33. Executive Order N-58-20 Obtaining Marriage Licenses Via Videoconference April 30, 2020
34. Executive Order N-59-20 Temporary Easing of Requirements for Enrollment in CalWORKs Program May 1, 2020
35. Executive Order N-60-20 Directive to State Public Health Officer to Establish Criteria for Allowing Local Reopening Plans in Response to COVID-19 May 4, 2020
36. Executive Order N-61-20 Suspension of Property Tax Collection Due to COVID-19 May 6, 2020
37. Executive Order N-62-20 COVID-19 Time-Limited Rebuttable Presumption for Worker’s Compensation May 6, 2020: Any COVID-19-related illness of an employee shall be presumed to arise out of and in the course of the employment for purposes of awarding workers’ compensation benefits
38. Executive Order N-63-20 Extending Deadlines Impacted by COVID-19 May 7, 2020
39. Executive Order N-64-20 2020 General Election Vote-By-Mail Ballots May 8, 2020
40. Executive Order N-65-20 The order helps ease the strain on domestic violence service providers. The order also waives the deadline to verify grade point average and waives certain certification requirements and selective service registration verification for Cal Grant applicants. The order suspends programmatic deadlines for entities that receive funding from the Energy Commission for the development and deployment of new technologies that support the state’s clean energy and decarbonization goals. In addition, the order extends the timeframe for local governments to submit claims for reimbursement to the State Controller’s Office. May 19, 2020
41. Executive Order N-66-20 Extending authorization for local governments to halt evictions for renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, through July 28 May 29, 2020
42. Executive Order N-67-20 Ensure that Californians can exercise their right to vote in a safe, secure and accessible manner during the upcoming election June 3, 2020
43. Executive Order N-68-20 Helps increase the availability of over-the-counter drugs June 5, 2020
44. Executive Order N-69-20 The order extends waivers temporarily broadening the capability of counties to enroll persons into the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program. The order also extends permission for commercially-licensed food trucks to operate in roadside rest areas, suspends face-to-face visits for eligibility for extended foster care; and extends deadlines related to the payment of real estate license application and renewal fees and continuing education requirements for licensees June 15, 2020
45. Executive Order N-70-20 Allows retailers to temporarily pause in-store redemption of beverage containers. The order also temporarily suspends the requirement for recycling centers to hold a minimum number of hours of operation. June 22, 2020
46. Executive Order N-71-20 Extending authorization for local governments to halt evictions for renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, through September 30. June 30, 2020
47. Executive Order N-72-20 Extension for Decisions on Pending Tax Assessment Appeals July 31, 2020
48. Executive Order N-73-20 Distance Learning Standards and Funding August 14, 2020
49. Executive Order N-74-20 Additional Energy Capacity August 16, 2020
50. Executive Order N-75-20 Increased Availability of CLIA-waived COVID-19 Testing August 24, 2020
51. Executive Order N-76-20 Assistance for Election Officials in Preparation for November Elections August 26, 2020
52. Executive Order N-77-20 Establishment of Labs to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity August 28, 2020
53. Executive Order N-78-20 Extension of Consumer Protections During COVID-19 Response September 3, 2020
54. Executive Order N-79-20 Ban of in-state sales for all new vehicles that are not zero-emission by 2035 September 23, 2020
55. Executive Order N-80-20 Extension of authorization for local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shut offs September 23, 2020
56. Executive Order N-81-20 Further explanation of State of Emergency due to wildfires in various counties September 25, 2020
57. Executive Order N-82-20 Protection of California’s agricultural biodiversity October 7, 2020
58. Executive Order N-83-20 Suspension of restricted commercial activities for state highways October 28, 2020

The Globe will report on any new executive orders.