Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Saturday, January 30, 2021

DENVER - Governor Polis took action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Governor Polis extended an Executive Order preventing late fees for residential and commercial tenants. The Governor also amended the COVID-19 disaster declaration Executive Order, reallocating funds among certain state agencies for COVID-19 response activities and transferring $100 million to the Controlled Maintenance Trust Fund to repay a cash advance provided under SB20B-004. This transfer fulfills the State’s obligation pursuant to statute and is made possible by the receipt of federal funds.

Governor Polis also extended an Executive Order providing relief to public utility customers due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.