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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to proclamations of state of emergencies. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Civil Defense Act of 1950 to require the Massachusetts legislature to approve, by a three-fifths vote, any proclamation of a state of emergency or associated powers by the governor that would remain in effect for more than 30 days. The bill also requires the legislature to reauthorize such declarations and powers every 30 days thereafter, as long as a quorum of the legislature can take such action. This is intended to provide checks and balances on the governor's emergency powers under the Civil Defense Act.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Marc Lombardo (R)*,
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4968 (on 07/20/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H497 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H497.pdf |
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