Bill > SB00137

This bill proposes to amend two existing sections of Connecticut's general statutes to change how executive orders are handled during public health or civil preparedness emergencies. Specifically, if the state legislature is in session when the Governor issues an executive order related to a public health or civil preparedness emergency, or within 30 days after such an order is issued, the legislature will be required to vote to either approve or reject the executive order. The legislature must conduct this vote within 30 days of the order's issuance. If the legislature does not approve the executive order within that 30-day window, the order will automatically expire. This legislation aims to increase legislative oversight of executive actions during emergency situations by ensuring that the elected representatives have the opportunity to review and potentially nullify emergency orders issued by the Governor, thereby providing a check on executive power during times of crisis.

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