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WA SB5039

WA SB5039
Subjecting all gubernatorial emergency orders to legislative approval after thirty days.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to subjecting all gubernatorial emergency orders to legislative approval after thirty days; amending RCW 43.06.220; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill requires all gubernatorial emergency orders to be approved by the state legislature after 30 days, unless extended in writing by the legislative leadership if the legislature is not in session. The bill amends an existing law that gives the governor broad powers to issue emergency orders, including restricting the movement and activities of people, suspending certain statutory obligations, and prohibiting the sale of certain goods during a declared state of emergency. The bill aims to subject these gubernatorial emergency orders to legislative oversight after 30 days.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)

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