Lamont Signs 83rd Executive Order: Here's What It Does

CONNECTICUT — Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday signed his 83rd executive order since the coronavirus pandemic began to help prevent the spread of the virus.

The order addresses the hiring of short-term substitute teachers, the sale of alcohol at virtual events by charitable organizations and upcoming court deadlines.

Flexibility in Hiring Short-term Substitute Teachers

Allows the commissioner of the state Department of Education to suspend the statutory requirement that local school districts request and receive a waiver from the commissioner to hire short-term substitute teachers who do not have a bachelor degree.

Sale of Liquor at Virtual Events by Charitable Organizations Permitted

Modifies certain state laws to enable charitable organizations to sell liquor for off-premise consumption as part of virtual fundraising events.

"... the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to allow charitable organizations to engage in the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for off-premise consumption if such alcoholic liquor is in its original sealed container as received from a licensed wholesaler or retailer, and such retail sales are in furtherance of fundraising for the charity’s charitable purpose."

Resumption of Requirements and Deadlines Related to Supreme and Appellate Court Operations and Related to Offers of Compromise

Amends previously enacted executive orders to resume statutory requirements and deadlines related to Supreme and Appellate Court operations and related to offers of compromise.

This order takes effect immediately and will remain in effect for the duration of the existing renewed and newly declared civil preparedness and public health emergencies, unless earlier modified or terminated by Lamont.

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