This bill adds oversight requirements to the Governor's emergency powers by requiring the Legislature to review and potentially limit how long emergency declarations can last. The change ensures that while the Governor can still take swift action during disasters or emergencies, the Legislature has a mechanism to check that power rather than letting it continue indefinitely without legislative input.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Tabled Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1.
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 160
Tony Randolph
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Tabled