AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

SB 149 limits the maximum duration of a state of emergency declared by the governor to 60 days without legislative approval. It allows an initial 30-day emergency period, followed by one 30-day renewal (totaling 60 days) without legislative action. To extend an emergency beyond 60 days, the state legislature must pass a joint resolution. This change directly affects the governor's authority to maintain emergency powers and requires legislative oversight for longer emergencies.