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WA HB1772

WA HB1772
Increasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency.


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Introduced
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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; prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations related to a state of emergency. It amends existing laws to allow the legislature to terminate a state of emergency through a concurrent resolution, or if the legislature is not in session, through a written agreement by the four legislative leaders. The bill also limits the duration of a state of emergency to 60 days, unless extended by the legislature. Additionally, it requires the governor to provide more notice to legislative leadership and local governments when issuing certain orders during a state of emergency. The bill also establishes penalties for willfully violating orders issued by the governor during a state of emergency.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM. (on 01/31/2022)

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