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MN HF2202

MN HF2202
Legislature required three-fifths majority approval to extend peacetime emergencies beyond 30 days.


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Introduced
03/15/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring three-fifths majority approval from both legislative bodies to extend peacetime emergencies beyond 30 days; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 12.31, subdivision 2.

AI Summary

This bill amends Minnesota's law on declaring and extending peacetime emergencies. It requires a three-fifths majority vote in both legislative bodies to extend a peacetime emergency beyond 30 days, upon the governor's request. The governor must submit a new request to the legislature each time an extension is needed, and the legislature can only extend the emergency by a three-fifths majority vote. The bill also clarifies that the governor's authority over the National Guard is not limited by these provisions.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Author added Bennett (on 02/10/2022)

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