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WA HB1557
WA HB1557Increasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency.
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Introduced
03/19/2021
03/19/2021
In Committee
03/19/2021
03/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to increasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency; 3 amending RCW 43.06.210 and 43.06.220; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency. It amends existing laws to allow the legislature to terminate a state of emergency through a concurrent resolution, and to extend or limit the duration of any orders or restrictions imposed by the governor during a state of emergency. The bill also requires the governor to provide more notice to legislative leadership and local governments when issuing certain orders, and declares the act to be necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Drew MacEwen (R)*,
Matt Boehnke (R),
Mike Chapman (D),
Chris Corry (R),
Tom Dent (R),
Jeremie Dufault (R),
Keith Goehner (R),
Dan Griffey (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Mark Klicker (R),
Ed Orcutt (R),
Dave Paul (D),
Eric Robertson (R),
Drew Stokesbary (R),
Alex Ybarra (R),
Jesse Young (R),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1557&Year=2021&Initiative=false | 03/19/2021 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1557.pdf | 01/12/2022 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1557.pdf | 03/19/2021 |
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