Bill > A01953

This bill amends the Executive Law to restore legislative checks and balances on emergency declarations that exceed 45 days, and ensure judicial due process rights for any action that impairs fundamental constitutional rights. The key provisions are: 1) The governor can temporarily suspend laws during a state disaster emergency, but any suspension order must specify the affected counties and provide a detailed explanation. Suspensions are limited to 30 days, with the possibility of 15-day extensions if authorized by the legislature. 2) The chief executive of a county or mayor of a city with over 1 million residents can request the governor to terminate a disaster emergency declaration affecting their jurisdiction. The governor must then provide a detailed written justification or the emergency declaration will cease. 3) The bill requires any executive order that impairs certain constitutional rights to provide a process for prompt administrative hearings and judicial review.