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WA SB5039
WA SB5039Subjecting all gubernatorial emergency orders to legislative approval after thirty days.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
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)
Lynda Wilson (R)*,
John Braun (R),
Sharon Brown (R),
Perry Dozier (R),
Phil Fortunato (R),
Chris Gildon (R),
Brad Hawkins (R),
Jeff Holy (R),
Jim Honeyford (R),
Curtis King (R),
Jim McCune (R),
Mark Mullet (D),
Ron Muzzall (R),
Mark Schoesler (R),
Shelly Short (R),
Kevin Van De Wege (D),
Keith Wagoner (R),
Judy Warnick (R),
Jeff Wilson (R),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5039&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5039.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5039.pdf |
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