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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 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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H478 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H478.pdf |
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