Official Documents

• Executive Order 1: An Order Establishing the Governor's Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma to More Effectively Prevent, Deter, and Prosecute Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (PDF) - 3-23-2022

FY 20/21

• Executive Order 41: An Order Establishing the Governor's Review of the Aerial Application of Herbicides for Forest Management (PDF) - 6/30/2021
• Executive Order 40: An Order Providing an Orderly Transition Following the Termination of the State of Civil Emergency (PDF) - 6/30/2021
• Executive Order 39: An Order to Repeal Certain Face Covering Requirements (PDF) - 5/19/2021
• Executive Order 38:  An Order to Amend Indoor Gathering and In-Store Customer Limits (PDF) - 5/13/2021
• Executive Order 37:  An Order To Amend Face Covering Requirements (PDF) - 4/28/2021
• Executive Order 36: An Order to Advance Clean Transportation Solutions for Maine (PDF) - 3/30/2021
• Executive Order 35: An Order Amending Gathering Limits and Travel Restrictions to Reflect Current Conditions and the Best Available Science (PDF) - 3/5/2021
• Executive Order 34: An Order Extending the Term of Conditional Adult Use Marijuana Establishment Licenses (PDF) - 3/4/2021
• Executive Order 33: An Order Amending Executive Orders 16 FY 19/20, 21 FY 19/20, 27 FY 19/20, and 36 FY 19/20 (PDF) - 2/24/2021
• Executive Order 32: An Order Updating the Governor's Judicial Nominations Advisory Committee (PDF) - 2/24/2021
• Executive Order 31: An Order Amending Indoor Gathering Limits (PDF) - 2/12/2021
• Executive Order 30: An Order Regarding Certain Fishing License Requirements of the Department of Inland Fish & Wildlife (PDF) - 2/8/2021
• Executive Order 29: An Order Amending Executive Order 35 Fy 19/20 and Reinstating Certain Licensing Requirements (PDF) - 2/3/2021
• Executive Order 28: An Order Activating the Maine National Guard as a Precautionary Measure to Protect the State House and Capitol Grounds (PDF) - 1/19/2021
• Executive Order 27: An Order Extending the Effectiveness of Certain Provisions of Maine's Emergency COVID-19 Response Statutes (PDF) - 1/13/2021
  • Executive Order 27-A: An Order Extending the Effectiveness of Certain Provisions of Maine's Emergency Covid-19 Response Statutes (PDF) - 2-18-2021
• Executive Order 26: An Order Transferring Authority to Waive Overpayments from the Unemployment Insurance Commission to the Commissioner of the Department of Labor (PDF) - 1/13/2021
• Executive Order 25: An Order Establishing the State of Maine Cybersecurity Advisory Council (PDF) - 1/13/2021
• Executive Order 24: An Order Establishing the Governor's Task Force on Creation of a Forest Carbon Program (PDF) - 1/13/2021
• Executive Order 23: An Order Expanding Staffing for Unemployment Appeals (PDF) - 1/7/2021
• Executive Order 22-R-1: An Order Rescinding Executive Order 18 FY 19/20 (PDF) - 12/31/2020
• Executive Order 21: An Order Addressing the Critical Need for Certified Nursing Assistants During the Covid-19 Pandemic (PDF) - 12/23/2020
• Executive Order 20: An Order Extending the Maine Bicentennial Commission's Terms (PDF) - 12/23/2020
• Executive Order 19: An Order Simplifying and Strengthening Enforcement of Face Covering Requirements (PDF) - 12/11/2020
  • Executive Order 19-A: An Order Simplifying and Strengthening Enforcement of Face Covering Requirements (PDF) - 12/15/2020
• Executive Order 18: An Order Authorizing the Modification of the Covid-19 Quarantine Period to Reflect the Best Available Science (PDF) - 12/9/2020
• Executive Order 17: An Order Addressing Training Deadlines for Judicial Marshals (PDF) - 11/18/2020
• Executive Order 16: An Order to Revise Indoor Gathering Limits, Strengthen Face Covering Requirements and Delegate Certain Authority (PDF) - 11/4/2020
• Executive Order 15: An Order Addressing Motor Vehicle Registration Requirements (PDF) - 10/19/2020
• Executive Order 14: An Order to Implement Phase 4 of the Restarting Maine's Economy Plan (PDF) - 10/6/2020
• Executive Order 13: An Order to Expedite the Delivery of Certain Unclaimed Property (PDF) - 9/21/2020
• Executive Order 12: An Order Restoring Work Search Requirements for Unemployment Benefit Eligibility (PDF) - 9/17/2020
• Executive Order 11: An Order Curtailing Allotments (PDF) - 9/17/2020
• Executive Order 10: An Order Extending the Date for Agencies to Submit Proposed Biennial Budgets (PDF) - 8/31/2020
  • Executive Order : An Order Amending Executive Order 10 FY 20/21 (PDF) - 10/1/2020
• Executive Order 9: An Order Amending Executive Orders 55 FY 19/20 AND 1 FY 20/21 (PDF) - 8/31/2020
• Executive Order 8: An Order to Facilitate the November 2020 General Election, to Ensure the Integrity of the Ballot and to Protect the Public Health During the COVID-19 Emergency - 8/27/2020
  • Executive Order 8-A:  An Order to Amend EO 8 FY 20/21 to Ensure School Budgets May Be Adopted by Referendum for the Upcoming School Budget Year and to Protect the Public Health During the Covid-19 Emergency (PDF) - 1/25/2021
• Executive Order 7: An Order Regarding Pre-K-12 Education - 8/26/2020
  • Executive Order 7A: An Order Regarding Pre-K-12 Education and Suspending Certain Licensing Requirements Within Institutional Settings (PDF) - 12/31/2020
• Executive Order 6: An Order Regarding Outdoor Gatherings and Face Coverings for Children (PDF) - 8/4/2020
• Executive Order 5: An Order Expanding Rent Supports and Continuing Housing Protections (PDF) - 7/30/2020
• Executive Order 4: An Order Regarding Car Dealer Plates (PDF) - 7/29/2020
• Executive Order 3: An Order Regarding Certain Mainecare Laws (PDF) - 7/22/2020
• Executive Order 2: An Order Strengthening the Use of Face Coverings (PDF) - 7/8/2020
• Executive Order 1: An Order Suspending Enforcement of Certain Licensing Statutes and Rules (PDF) - 7/7/2020

FY 19/20

• Executive Order 57: An Order Regarding Travelers Into Maine (PDF) - 6/9/2020
• Executive Order 56: An Order to Further Facilitate the State Primary and Local Elections Within Public Health Restrictions Due to Covid-19 (PDF) - 6/4/2020
• Executive Order 55: An Order to Further Implement the Restarting Plan (PDF) - 5/29/2020
• Executive Order 54: An Order Regarding Admissions to the Department of Corrections (PDF) - 5/15/2020
• Executive Order 53: An Order Regarding Certain Municipal and Taxation Matters (PDF) - 5/12/2020
  • Executive Order 53-A: An Order Amending Executive Order 53 FY 19/20 (PDF) - 5/26/2020
  • Executive Order 53-A-2: An Order Amending Executive Order 53-A FY 19/20 (PDF) - 6/26/2020
• Executive Order 52: An Order Regarding Certain Education Matters (PDF) - 5/12/2020
• Executive Order 51: An Order Establishing the Economic Recovery Committee (PDF) - 5/6/2020
• Executive Order 50: an Order Regarding Watercraft Excise Tax (PDF) - 5/6/2020
• Executive Order 49: An Order to Stay Safer at Home (PDF) - 4/29/2020
• Executive Order 48: An Order Modifying Certain Procedural Requirements for Emergency Rulemaking to Maximize Federal Covid-19 Funding for Mainecare (PDF) - 5/4/2020
• Executive Order 47: An Order Increasing Eligibility for Children's Homeless Shelters During the Covid-19 Pandemic (PDF) - 4/27/2020
• Executive Order 46: An Order Regarding Certain Law Enforcement Related Licensing Requirements and Training Deadlines (PDF) - 4/25/2020
• Executive Order 45: An Order to Expedite the Delivery of Certain Unclaimed Property (PDF) - 4/25/2020
• Executive Order 44: An Order Extending a Certain Reporting Period (PDF) - 4/25/2020
• Executive Order 43: An Order Expediting Extraordinary Emergency Financial Orders and Allotments by Waiving the Thirty Day Waiting Period During the State of Emergency (PDF) - 4/24/2020
• Executive Order 42: An Order Regarding a Covid-19 Related Loan Guarantee Program (PDF) - 4/21/2020
• Executive Order 41: An Order Regarding Certain Laws Enforced by the Department of Inland Fish & Wildlife (PDF) - 4/21/2020
  • Executive Order 41-A: An Order Amending Executive Order 41 FY 19/20 (PDF) - 5/26/2020
• Executive Order 40: An Order Regarding Unlawful Evictions, Writs of Possession and Initiation of Eviction Proceedings (PDF) - 4/16/2020
• Executive Order 39: An Order Modifying the Primary Election to Reduce Exposure to Covid-19 (PDF) - 4/10/2020
• Executive Order 38: An Order Regarding the Expiration of Optometric Lens Prescriptions (PDF) - 4/10/2020
• Executive Order 37: An Order Temporarily Modifying Certain In-Person Notarization and Acknowledgement Requirements (PDF) - 4/8/2020
  • Executive Order 37-A: An Order Amending Executive Order 37 FY 19/20 (PDF) - 4/25/2020
• Executive Order 36: An Order Regarding Guide Licensing and Outdoor Ethics Laws Enforced by the Department of Inland Fish & Wildlife (PDF) - 4/7/2020
• Executive Order 35: An Order Suspending Enforcement of Provisions of Certain Licensing Statutes and Rules in Order to Facilitate Health Care and Veterinary Care During the State of Emergency Created by COVID-19 (PDF) - 4/6/2020
• Executive Order 34: An Order Establishing Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in Maine (PDF) - 4/3/2020
• Executive Order 33: An Order Regarding Expiration of Certain Licenses and Permits Issued by the Department of Marine Resources (PDF) 4/1/2020
• Executive Order 32: An Order Regarding Fire Burn Permits (PDF) - 4/1/2020
• Executive Order 31: An Order Extending Deadlines Related to Certain Property Tax Exemptions (PDF) - 3/31/2020
• Executive Order 30: An Order Regarding an Extension of the Current Use Taxation Deadline (PDF) - 3/31/2020
  • Executive Order 30-A: An Order Regarding an Extension of the Current Use Taxation Deadline (PDF) 4/9/2020
• Executive Order 29: An Order Modifying Provisions of the Maine General Assistance Program and Related Rules in Order to Meet the Basic Needs of People During the COVID-19 Pandemic  (PDF) - 3/31/
  • Executive Order 29-A: An Order Amending Executive Order 29 FY 19/20 (PDF) - 4/29/2020
• Executive Order 28: An Order Regarding Further Restrictions on Public Contact and Movement, Schools, Vehicle Travel and Retail Business Operations (PDF) - March 31, 2020
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  • Executive Order 28-A: An Order Updating Executive Order 28 Fy 19/20 (PDF) - 4/10/2020
  • Executive Order 28-A-2: An Order Reamending Executive Order 28 FY 19/20 (PDF) - 6/16/2020
• Executive Order 27: An Order Regarding State Certified Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs (PDF) - 3/30/2020
• Executive Order 26: An Order Regarding Certain Watercraff Laws Enforced by the Department of Inland Fish & Wildlife (PDF) - 3/27/2020
• Executive Order 25: An Order Regarding the Maine Quality Centers Program (PDF) - 3/27/2020
• Executive Order 24: An Order Regarding Recycling and Solid Waste Facility Operating Hours Enforced by the Department of Environmental Protection (PDF) - 3/26/2020
• Executive Order 23: An Order Suspending Provisions of the Maine Pharmacy Act and Related Rules in Order to Facilitate the Continuation of Out-Of­state Clinical Trials of Investigational Drugs During the Covid- 19 Pandemic (PDF) - 3/26/2020
• Executive Order 22: An Order Increasing Flexibility in Scheduling Physical Exams for Children Ordered Into the Custody of Dhhs for Their Protection and Containment Of COVID-19 (PDF) - 3/26/2020
• Executive Order 21: An Order Regarding Certain Elver Fishing Laws (PDF) - 3/25/2020
• Executive Order 20: An Order Modifying Requirements Applicable to Family Child Care Providers in Order to Facilitate Employment of Persons Needed for the Treatment and Containment Of COVID-19 (PDF) - 3-24-2020
• Executive Order 19: An Order Regarding Essential Businesses and Operations  (PDF) - 3/24/2020
  • Executive Order 19-A: An Order Extending the Effective Date of Executive Order 19 Fy 19/20 (PDF) - 4/7/2020
• Executive Order 18: An Order Extending Compliance Dates Under Certain Motor Vehicle Laws (PDF) - 3/23/2020
• Executive Order 17: An Order Regarding Certain Laws Enforced by IFW (PDF) - 3/20/2020
• Executive Order 16: An Order Suspending Provisions of Certain Health Care Professional Licensing Statutes and Rules in Order to Facilitate the Treatment and Containment of Covid-19 - 3/20/2020
• Executive Order 15: An Order Regarding School Readiness (PDF) - 3/19/2020
• Executive Order 14: An Order to Protect Public Health (PDF) - 3/18/2020
• Executive Order 13: An Order for State Agencies to Lead by Example Through Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Sustainability Measures (PDF | Word)- 11/26/2019
• Executive Order 12: An Order Creating the Maine Complete Count Committee (PDF) | Word - 10/24/2019
• Executive Order 11: An Order Establishing the Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership (PDF | Word) - 10/23/2019
• Executive Order 10: An Order to Strengthen Maine’s Economy and Achieve Carbon Neutrality By 2045 (Accessible version, PDF) - 9/23/2019
• Executive Order 9: An Order Implementing the Death With Dignity Act (PDF) - 6/12/2019
• Executive Order 8: An Order Establishing the Governor's Task Force on All-Terrain Vehicle Trail Initiatives (PDF) (Accessible version, PDF) - 4/26/2019
• Executive Order 7: An Order Establishing the Governor's Judicial Nominations Advisory Committee (PDF) (Accessible version, PDF) - 4/10/2019
• Executive Order 6: An Order Establishing the Governor's Board on Executive Clemency (PDF) (Accessible version, PDF) - 3/6/2019
• Executive Order 5: An Order to Study the Threats of PFAS Contamination to Public Health and the Environment (PDF) (Accessible version, PDF) - 3/6/2019
• Executive Order 4: An Order Regarding Administrative Rulemaking (PDF) (Accessible version, PDF) - 3/4/2019
  • Executive Order 4A: An Order Regarding Administrative Rulemaking (Amended, PDF) 3/30/2023
• Executive Order 3: An Order Concluding the Maine Wind Advisory Commission and Wind Permit Moratorium (PDF) (Accessible version, PDF) - 2/14/2019
• Executive Order 2: An Order to Implement Immediate Responses to Maine's Opioid Epidemic (PDF) (Accessible version, PDF) - 2/6/2019
• Executive Order 1: An Order to Require the Expeditious Implementation of the MaineCare Expansion (PDF) (Accessible version, PDF)  - 1/3/2019