Bill > SB5909

This bill aims to provide legislative oversight of the governor's powers during emergency proclamations and the handling of unanticipated federal or non-state funds received by the state. Key provisions include: 1. Allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency proclamation if the governor does not do so after 90 days and the legislature is not in session. 2. Requiring the governor to notify legislative leadership and affected local governments when issuing orders to waive or suspend statutory obligations during an emergency. 3. Limiting the duration of such waivers or suspensions to 30 days unless extended by the legislature. 4. Creating a Joint Legislative Unanticipated Revenue Oversight Committee to review and provide comment on the governor's proposals to spend unanticipated federal or non-state funds of $5 million or more when the legislature is not in session. The bill seeks to balance the governor's emergency powers with legislative oversight, particularly when the legislature is not in regular session.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5909&Year=2021&Initiative=false