Lamont Signs Executive Order that builds upon his efforts to encourage Covid-19 mitigation strategies

Governor Lamont yesterday signed an executive order that builds upon his efforts to encourage mitigation strategies that slow down transmission of the virus. Executive Order No. 7GGG enacts the following provisions:

• Authorization for temporary rental housing program: Authorizes the creation of a rental housing assistance program Governor Lamont announced late last month.
• Temporary mortgage relief program: Authorizes the creation of a mortgage assistance program Governor Lamont announced late last month.
• Online continuing education for plumbers and electricians: Extends until December 31, 2020 the deadline for electricians and plumbers to complete continuing education requirements and permits electricians and plumbers to renew their licenses within existing deadlines notwithstanding their failure to complete continuing education requirements prior to December 31, 2020.

 This was the 60th Executive Order the Governor has issued since he enacted the emergency declarations back in mid march.