Bill > S03878

This bill amends the Executive Law to: 1. Limit the length of a state disaster emergency declaration to 30 days, after which the Governor must seek approval from the Senate and Assembly to extend it for additional 30-day periods. If the legislature is not in session, the Governor can continue the declaration until the legislature is able to convene. 2. Require the Governor to transmit a weekly report to the legislature on all suspensions of laws, executive actions, and communications related to the state disaster emergency. 3. Specify that any order suspending laws during a state disaster emergency must be issued after the Governor has solicited input from and communicated with the parties affected by the suspension, including local governments, individuals, businesses, and associations. The bill aims to provide legislative oversight and transparency regarding the Governor's emergency powers during a state disaster declaration.