RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Summary
Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Specifies parameters for when a state of emergency is terminated. Allows the authorization of the issuance of a proclamation arising from the same emergency or disaster as a previous proclamation that was terminated by the legislature, upon request of the governor and adoption of a concurrent resolution by the legislature.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2023
Last action Jan 30, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3
lower
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lauren Matsumoto
RRepublican
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