JEFFERSON CITY Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 20-
04 invoking emergency powers to authorize executive agencies to waive or
suspend certain regulations and statutes that interfere with Missouri's
response to the spread of COVID-19.
"As we continue to address the spread of COVID-19 in Missouri, this Executive
Order will provide much needed flexibility for state resources to be more
efficiently allocated," Governor Parson said. "These are tangible and
necessary steps we can take to ease any regulatory burdens that interfere with
our ability to respond to COVID-19. We will continue using the tools we have
available to provide solutions and protect the health and safety of Missourians
during this time."
The Executive Order, accompanied by steps taken by agencies, accomplishes
the following:
● Enables doctors to diagnose and treat patients more easily through
telemedicine to avoid physical contact.
● Extends the hours commercial drivers can operate on Missouri roadways in
order to deliver essential supplies.
● Removes barriers to entering the education profession in order to mitigate
teacher shortages.
Additional information regarding the specific regulations or statutes to be
waived will be released by each individual agency. Aside from these specific
provisions, the Executive Order further allows all agencies to request a waiver
or suspension of their regulations in an expedited process to further help
provide immediate health and safety relief.
March 18, 2020
ICYMI: Week in Review
GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS
EXECUTIVEORDER 20-04 EASING
REGULATORY BURDENS DURING
STATE OF EMERGENCY
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