Gov. Saltonstall Executive Orders by Number
| EO No. |
Year |
Title/Subject |
| 1 |
1941 |
Creating a State and Local Civil Defense Organization (Mass. Committee on Public Safety), and Defining its Functions. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 2 |
1941 |
Transfer of Mass. Division of Employment Security to U.S. Employment Service for national defense purposes. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 3 |
1941 |
Air Raid and Blackout Regulations. Revoked by 1 EO 52 and 1 EO 86. |
| 4 |
1942 |
Class I License to Buy and Sell Used Motor Vehicles: Waiver of Certain Statutory and Regulatory Restrictions. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 5 |
1942 |
Production and Transportation of War Materials: Commissioner of Labor and Industries Authorized to Suspend Certain Sections of M.G.L. c.149. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 6 |
1942 |
Dept. of Public Utilities Authorized to Issue Permits to Allow the Transportation and Handling of War Supplies and Food on Sunday (Waiver of Blue Law Restrictions). Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 7 |
1942 |
Definitions and Rules of Construction Applicable to Executive Orders. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 8 |
1942 |
Establishing a 40 m.p.h. speed limit on Public Ways; Penalties for Violations. Amended by 1 EO 35 and 1 EO 56 and revoked by 1 EO 77. |
| 9 |
1942 |
Pay Increases for State Farm (Bridgewater) Personnel. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 10 |
1942 |
Practice Blackouts and Air Raid Drills. Provisions of 1 EO 3 are applicable to this EO. Revoked by 1 EO 52 and 1 EO 86. |
| 11 |
1942 |
Wartime Public Transportation and Taxi Service. Department of Public Utilities empowered to issue special licenses. Amended by 1 EO 76 and revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 12 |
1942 |
Fire Permits for burning automobiles or motor vehicles to make scrap metal during wartime. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 13 |
1942 |
State Pier in Bourne closed to public use. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 14 |
1942 |
Closing of Public Ways to Public Use during wartime upon Request of Federal Government. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 15 |
1942 |
Establishing Police Mobilization Regions and Organizations; Functions Defined. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 16 |
1942 |
Sale of Scrap Metal for War Efforts: Permits Expedited: Restrictions of Conflicting Laws and Town By-Laws Waived. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 17 |
1942 |
Permitting the Metropolitan District Commission to Supply Water to Certain Industrial Plants in Lynn: Certain Statutes Waived. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 18 |
1942 |
Authorizing State Commissioner of Insurance to Issue Licenses to Insurers to Participate in Federal War Department Insurance Rating Plan; Certain Statutory Restrictions Waived. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 19 |
1942 |
Suspending Statutory and Regulatory Limits on Motor Vehicles and Trailer Weights, Lengths and Heights. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 20 |
1942 |
Authorizing Resident and Non-Resident Armed Forces Chaplains to Solemnize Marriages of Armed Forces Personnel. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 21 |
1942 |
Authorizing Car Pools by Commuting Employees: Certain Statutory Restrictions Waived. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 22 |
1942 |
Establishing Fire Mobilization Regions and Organizations: Functions Defined. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 23 |
1942 |
Regulating Banking Operations During Wartime: Certain Statutory Restrictions Waived. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 24 |
1942 |
Authorizing the Metropolitan District Commission to Provide Sewerage Disposal Service to Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard in Hingham. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 25 |
1942 |
Sale of materials produced by prisoners to the U.S. government for war effort is authorized subject to regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Corrections. Amended by 1 EO 62 and revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 26 |
1942 |
Disclosure of employment information by Division of Employment Security to the U.S. government; Certain Statutory Restrictions (c.151A, sec.46) Waived. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 27 |
1942 |
Suspending Certain Statutory and Local Restrictions re Local Government Purchases of Fuel. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 28 |
1942 |
Authorizing the Federal War Damage Corporation to Do Insurance Business in the State; Certain Statutory and Regulatory Restrictions Modified or Waived. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 29 |
1942 |
Commission on Administration and Finance authorized to purchase insurance afforded by the War Damage Corporation. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 30 |
1942 |
Civil Defense System; Emergency Food and Shelter Arrangements; Medical Services. Revoked by 1 EO 54. |
| 31 and supp. |
1942 |
Blackout Regulations in Coastal and Island Areas. Revoked by 1 EO 40 and 1 EO 86.
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| 32 |
1942 |
Establishing legal place of settlement for eligibility of military dependents for local welfare assistance. Revoked by 1 EO 86. . |
| 33 |
1942 |
Authorizing Appointment to Industrial Accident Board of Person to Replace Member Temporarily Absent on Military Service. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 34 |
1942 |
Authorizing Certain Highway and Bridge Construction over the Weymouth Back River by the Department of Public Works in Aid of the War Effort; Land takings Authorized. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 35 |
1942 |
Lowering Speed Limit to 35 m.p.h. on public ways; Amends 1 EO 8. Amended by 1 EO 56. Revoked by 1 EO 77. |
| 36 |
1942 |
Suspending Certain Statutory Restrictions on Employment of Minors Aged 14 or More in Harvesting Crops. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 37 |
1942 |
Authorizing Certain Motor Vehicle Insurance Refunds to Motor Vehicle Owners; Certain Statutory Restriction Waived. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 38 |
1942 |
Welfare Assistance to Certain Restricted or Detained Enemy Aliens and Their Families. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 39 |
1942 |
Registration and Insurance of Motor Vehicles and Trailers Owned by Military Personnel. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 40 |
1942 |
Blackout Regulations; 1 EO 31 Revoked; Penalties; Contrary State and Local Laws and Regulations Suspended. Revoked by 1 EO 55 as of June 8, 1942 and 1 EO 86. |
| 41 |
1942 |
Authorizing Appointment to Industrial Accident Board of Person to Replace Board Member Temporarily Absent on Military Service. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 42 |
1942 |
Regulating Hours of Business of State Agencies to Reduce the Consumption of Oil and Coal. Amended by 1 EO 81. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 43 |
1942 |
Authorizing the Metropolitan District Commission to Sell Water to Certain War Industries and to Extend its Mains for that Purpose. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 44 |
1942 |
Federal Income Tax Withholding re State and Local Government Employees. Amended by 1 EO 57. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 45 |
1942 |
Agencies Authorized to Provide Shelter and Assistance to Persons who have Inadequate Fuel for their Homes due to War. Emergency Measures re Fuel Shortage Caused by War. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 46 |
1943 |
Regulation of Fuel Sales and Distribution; Penalties for Violations. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 47 |
1943 |
Establishing Day Care Program for Children of Female Employees of War Industries; Administration of Federal Aid Therefor. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 48 |
1943 |
Authorizing Car Pools by Commuting Employees and Others; Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 49 |
1943 |
Suspending Certain Statutory Requirements on Purchases by Local Governments of Coal Burning Heating Systems. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 50 |
1943 |
Civil Defense and Emergency Regulations for Hospitals and Hospital Service. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 51 |
1943 |
Authorizing the State Superintendent of Buildings to enter into a contract for the furnishing of electric power and heat to the State House. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 52 |
1943 |
Blackout and Air Raid Regulations; 1 EO 3 and 10 Revoked. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 53 |
1943 |
The Issuance of Licenses for the Storage of Inflammable and Explosive Materials Required for War Effort can be done without a public hearing. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 54 |
1943 |
Establishing Programs re (1) Evacuation and Emergency Welfare Aid, (2) Civilian War Assistance; 1 EO 30 Revoked. Part (1) Revoked by 1 EO 86. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 55 |
1943 |
Blackout Regulations; 1 EO 40 Revoked; Penalties. Certain provisions suspended by 1 EO 63. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 56 |
1943 |
Authorizing Operation of Certain Test Cars in Excess of 35 m.p.h. Speed Limit. Amending 1 EO 8 and 1 EO 35. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 57 |
1943 |
Federal Income Tax Withholding Procedures re State and Local Government Employees; 1 EO 44 Amended. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 58 |
1943 |
Allowing Persons Under Age 30 to Enlist in State Police if Otherwise Qualified; Statutory Minimum Age of 30 Suspended. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 59 |
1943 |
Allowing Persons Aged 17 to Join State Guards; Statutory Minimum Age of 18 Suspended. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 60 |
1943 |
Authorizing Handy Pad Supply Co., Manufacturer of Medical Supplies, to Build Overhead Bridge Across Webster Street in Worcester. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 61 |
1943 |
Authorizing Simplex Wire and Cable Co. to Build an Overhead Bridge Across Pacific Street in Cambridge. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 62 |
1943 |
Use of Prison Labor in War Effort; 1 EO 25 Amended. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 63 |
1943 |
Blackout Regulations; 1 EO 55 Amended; 30 m.p.h. Speed Limit in Blacked-out Areas. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 64 |
1943 |
Use of Municipal Employees and Trucks for the Transportation of Scrap Materials Required for War Effort. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 65 |
1943 |
Allowing Sylvania Electrical Products to Build an Overhead Bridge Across Barton Square in Salem. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 66 |
1944 |
Replacement of Lost or Mutilated Motor Vehicle Number Plates without collecting a fee. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 67 |
1944 |
Registration of Medical Students as Assistants in Medicine; Certain Statutory Age Requirements Suspended. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 68 |
1944 |
Fire Permit for Open-Air Burning for Agricultural Purposes. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 69 |
1944 |
Implementing Federal Requirements re Manufacture and Repair of Hot Water Tanks. |
| 70 |
1944 |
Issuance of Temporary Motor Vehicle Licenses of Armed Forces Personnel. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 71 |
1944 |
Purchase of Federal War Supplies by State. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 72 |
1944 |
Issuance of Plates by Department of Public Utilities to Commercial Carriers Operating Leased Vehicles. Revoked by 1 EO 87 and 1 EO 96. |
| 73 |
1944 |
Designating Board of Collegiate Authority as Agent of State for Certain Purposes Under P.L. 78-346 Federal Veterans Educational Aid Program. Amended by 1 EO 82. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 74 |
1944 |
Participation of Massachusetts Banks in Federal Loan Guaranty Program for Veterans Under P.L. 78-346. Revoked by 1 EO 86. |
| 75 |
1944 |
Federal Income Tax Withholding Procedures re State and Local Government Employees. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
Executive Orders Issued by Gov. Tobin
| EO No. |
Year |
Title/Subject |
| 76 |
1945 |
Wartime Public Transportation and Taxis; 1 EO 11 Amended. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 77 |
1945 |
1 EO 8 and 1 EO 35 re: Highway Speed Revoked |
| 78 |
1945 |
Implementing Federal Loan Guaranty Program for Reconversion of Businesses to Peacetime Production. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 79 |
1945 |
State Take-Over of Strike-Ridden Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company. Revoked by 1 EO 80 |
| 80 |
1945 |
1 EO 79 Revoked. |
| 81 |
1945 |
Business Hours of State Agencies; 1 EO 42 Amended. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 82 |
1945 |
State Participation in Federal Apprenticeship Training Program for Returning Veterans. Amending 1 EO 73. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 83 |
1945 |
Federal Income Tax Withholding Procedures re State and Local Government Employees. Revoked by 1 EO 99. |
| 84 |
1945 |
Suspending Maximum Age Ceiling (30 years) of State Police Enlistees. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 85 |
1945 |
Closing State Offices on December 24, 1945. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 86 |
1945 |
Revoking 1 EO 1, 3, 6, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32, 40, 45, 46, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54 (Part 1), 55, 56, 62, 63, 64, 68, 70, 71 and 74. |
| 87 |
1946 |
Revoking 1 EO 72. |
| 88 |
1946 |
Bread Supply Shortage; Certain Laws Suspended to Permit Increase in Production and Distribution of Bread. Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
| 89 |
1946 |
Closing Certain Forests and Woodlands in the Counties of Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable and Dukes to Cope with Fire Hazard. Revoked by 1 EO 92. |
| 90 |
1946 |
Closing Forests and Woodlands in Berkshire County due to Fire Hazard. Revoked by 1 EO 91. |
| 91 |
1946 |
1 EO 90 Revoked. |
| 92 |
1946 |
1 EO 89 Revoked. |
| 93 |
1946 |
State System of Rent Control Established in Lieu of Expiring Federal Rent Control System. Revoked by 1 EO 95. |
| 94 |
1946 |
Restricting Tenant Evictions during Wartime. Revoked by 1 EO 95. |
| 95 |
1946 |
1 EO 93 and 1 EO 94 Revoked. |
| 96 |
1946 |
1 EO 72 Revoked. |
| 97 |
1946 |
Implementing P.L. 79-549 for Return of Local Offices of U.S. Employment Service to State Control (Division of Employment Security). Revoked by 1 EO 98. |
