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 Issued Title Statussort descending
20-24 03/19/2020 COVID-19: Restrictions on Non-Urgent Medical Procedures Inactive
20-58.2 07/31/2020 COVID-19: Employment Security Department– Shared Work Requirements Inactive
20-20.09 11/10/2020 COVID-19: Department of Revenue - Relief from Penalties, Fees, Interest, Due Dates Inactive
20-63.1 07/31/2020 COVID-19: DSHS - Family Emergency Assistance Program Inactive
20-42.2 05/11/2020 COVID-19: Department of Licensing – Driver License Suspension Inactive
21-14 08/09/2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Inactive
20-48.02 05/29/2020 COVID-19: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements Inactive
21-09.1 09/24/2021 COVID-19: Tenancy Preservation – A Bridge to E2SSB 5160 Inactive
20-25.10 12/21/2020 COVID-19: Stay Safe, Stay Healthy Inactive
20-63.8 04/15/2021 COVID-19: Department of Social and Health Services - Family Emergency Assistance Program Inactive
14-06 07/25/2014 State of Emergency (Eastern Washington - Extend Burn Ban) Inactive
20-44 04/10/2020 COVID-19: Nursing Home Transfer or Discharge for COVID-19 Cohorting Purposes Inactive
20-21.10 12/08/2020 COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit – 1 Week Waiver Inactive
20-36.01 04/30/2020 COVID-19: Department of Health – Health Care Facilities and Hand Sanitizer Inactive
20-26.5 07/02/2020 COVID-19: Liquor and Cannabis Board Inactive
20-32.02 05/05/2020 COVID-19: Department of Health – Health Care Workers Inactive
20-38.1 04/30/2020 COVID-19: Department of Social & Health Services – Facilities Inactive
16-03 03/10/2016 Special Session Inactive
20-44.11 07/27/2021 COVID-19: Nursing Home Transfer or Discharge for COVID-19 Cohorting Purposes Inactive
20-65.5 01/19/2021 COVID-19: Long Term Care - Workers, Facilities, and Resources Inactive

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