Provides that a state of emergency declared by the Governor terminates after 60 days unless the Legislative Assembly extends the state of emergency by joint resolution.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Diehl,, Helfrich,, Senator Thatcher,, Representative Boice,, Senator Starr, Representative Javadi,, Lewis,, Mannix,, Owens,, Scharf
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-30 House
Referred to Rules.
2025-01-28 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act puts a time limit on states of emergency that the Governor declares. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7).
Provides that a state of emergency declared by the Governor terminates after 60 days unless the Legislative Assembly extends the state of emergency by joint resolution. Provides that such extensions may not exceed 60 days.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to the Governor's emergency powers authority; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee