Bill > SF2270

This bill modifies the procedures and requirements for gubernatorial orders and rules issued during a peacetime emergency in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill introduces new provisions that require the governor to consult with organizations representing affected entities and provide public notice at least seven days before implementing an order or rule if it is issued ten or more days after declaring a peacetime emergency. The bill also limits the governor's ability to enforce orders by prohibiting the imposition of enforcement burdens on private individuals or businesses without their consent, though businesses can be required to post notices about the order. Additionally, any emergency order or rule will automatically expire after 30 days unless the legislature approves its continuation, in which case it can remain in effect until the end of the peacetime emergency or for a period specified by the legislature. These changes aim to provide more transparency, stakeholder input, and legislative oversight during emergency situations, ensuring that emergency powers are used more collaboratively and with greater public accountability.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2270&ssn=0&y=2025