Proclamations

Proclamations are formal public declarations from the governor. Often proclamations declare states of emergency or call the legislature into a special session. Proclamations on this page are unique from the ceremonial proclamations issued by the governor’s office.

Additional COVID-19 reopening guidance for businesses and workers is available here.

Select the column headings in the table below to sort by proclamation number, issue date, title or status.





Number Issuedsort ascending Title Status
20-74.4 08/05/2022 COVID-19: Behavioral Health Association, Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Program and Residential Treatment Facilities – Operations and Visitation Active
20-66.6 08/05/2022 COVID-19: Long Term Care - Operations and Visitation Active
20-56.9 06/01/2022 COVID-19: Tribal Fuel Tax Refund Restrictions Rescind Active
20-23.17 06/01/2022 COVID-19: Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services Rescind Active
21-14.5 05/20/2022 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Amendment Active
20-28.16 04/29/2022 COVID-19: Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act Active
20-15.12 04/29/2022 COVID-19: Department of Licensing Active
20-69.5 04/15/2022 COVID-19: Residency for Tuition Waivers Active
20-31.12 04/08/2022 COVID-19: Division of Child, Youth, and Families – Child Care and Background Checks Active
20-41.13 04/01/2022 COVID-19: Department of Licensing – License and Permit Renewal Extension Inactive
20-48.11 04/01/2022 COVID-19: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements Inactive
21-14.4 03/23/2022 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Amendment Active
20-25.19 03/11/2022 COVID-19 Washington Ready Active
21.08.01 02/17/2022 COVID-19 Safe Workers Active
21-08.01 02/17/2022 COVID-19 Safe Workers Active
20-03.07 02/17/2022 Face Coverings - Statewide Active
20-25.18 02/17/2022 COVID-19 Washington Ready Inactive
22-02 01/19/2022 Green Crab Infestation Active
20-24.3 01/13/2022 Restrictions On Non-Urgent Medical Procedures Inactive
22-01.1 01/08/2022 Winter Weather and Drivers Hours Inactive

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