Bill > S05102

This bill modifies New York state law regarding state disaster emergency declarations by implementing several key changes. First, it reduces the maximum duration of an initial disaster emergency declaration from six months to thirty days, requiring the governor to seek legislative approval to extend the declaration for additional thirty-day periods. The bill establishes a process where the governor must request approval from the Senate and Assembly to continue the declaration, and if the legislature is not in session, the governor must request that legislative leadership convene a special session to consider the extension. The bill also requires the governor to transmit a weekly report to the legislature during a state disaster emergency, detailing all suspension of laws, executive actions, decisions, and communications related to the emergency. Additionally, the bill adds a requirement that before suspending any laws during a state of emergency, the governor must solicit input from and communicate with affected parties, such as local governments, individuals, businesses, and associations. These provisions aim to enhance legislative oversight and transparency during state disaster emergencies by limiting the duration of emergency declarations and ensuring more frequent communication between the executive and legislative branches.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5102