HB302:

Emergency Services and Disaster Law; limitation on duration of executive orders.

Bill Summary:

Emergency Services and Disaster Law; limitation on duration of executive orders. Provides that no rule, regulation, or order issued declaring a state of emergency may remain effective for more than seven days without approval of at least two-thirds of all members elected to each house of the General Assembly. The bill also provides that a rule, regulation, or order issued declaring a state of emergency may be renewed but not for longer than 30 days without the approval of at least two-thirds of all members elected to each house of the General Assembly. The bill contains technical amendments.