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This Concurrent Resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the effectiveness of certain emergency orders, rules, or regulations issued by the Governor of New Jersey to 14 days, unless the Legislature approves a longer period through a concurrent resolution. This means that without legislative approval, any emergency action taken by the Governor would automatically expire after two weeks. The amendment clarifies that the Governor cannot re-issue the same or a similar order after it expires. However, there are several exceptions, including orders rescinding previous ones, those required by federal law or necessary to receive federal funds, orders solely affecting the executive branch of state government, actions taken as Commander-in-Chief of the military, and orders issued under other laws that already specify a longer duration. This proposal aims to provide a check on the Governor's emergency powers by involving the Legislature in extending such measures beyond the initial 14-day period.