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MA H478

MA H478
Relative to the governor’s power to declare an emergency


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the power of the Governor to declare an emergency. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.

AI Summary

This bill amends the law to limit the governor's power to declare a state of emergency. The bill states that any emergency declaration made by the governor will expire after 90 days, unless the state legislature extends it through a joint resolution. The bill also allows the legislature to make the emergency declaration inoperative at any time through a joint resolution. This is intended to provide more legislative oversight and control over the governor's emergency powers.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4968 (on 07/20/2022)

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