Bill > HB1029

This bill makes several changes to laws regarding orders and rules during a state of emergency declared by the governor. The key provisions include: - Requiring the governor's proclamation of a state of emergency to identify the specific area and facts giving rise to the emergency, and limiting the area covered to a single county. The state of emergency can only be extended beyond 14 days by the legislature through a concurrent resolution. - Allowing any person to seek judicial review of the governor's emergency proclamation to determine if the facts constitute an actual emergency. - Limiting the governor's emergency orders to 14 days, unless extended or modified by the legislature or legislative leadership if the legislature is not in session. - Requiring emergency orders issued by the secretary of health or local health officers during a proclaimed state of emergency to be narrowly tailored and using the least restrictive means to accomplish a compelling government interest to protect the public. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon being signed into law.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1029&Year=2021&Initiative=false