HB158:

Governor; powers, limited duration of rules, regulations, and orders.

Bill Summary:

Emergency Services and Disaster Law; limitation on duration of executive orders. Limits the duration of any executive order issued by the Governor pursuant to his powers under the Emergency Services and Disaster Law to no more than 45 days from the date of issuance. The bill provides that if the General Assembly does not take any action on the rule, regulation, or order within the 45 days during which the rule, regulation, or order is effective, the Governor shall thereafter be prohibited from issuing the same or a similar rule, regulation, or order relating to the same emergency. Under current law, once issued, such executive orders are effective until June 30 following the next regular session of the General Assembly. This bill is identical to SB 4.

Bill Patron: Byron

Last Action(s):
(House) Communicated to Governor on April 27, 2022 April 27, 2022
(Senate) Passed by for the day April 27, 2022
(Governor) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0805)

Bill Status:
Passed House
Passed Senate

Approved