HB835:

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

Bill Summary:

Emergency Services and Disaster Law; limitation
on duration of executive orders. Limits the authority of the
Governor to issue an executive order declaring a state of emergency
that restricts, limits, or prohibits otherwise lawful action by a
private business, nonprofit entity, or individual for a period more
than 45 days in duration unless the General Assembly votes by a two-thirds
majority to approve a period longer than 45 days. If the General
Assembly does not approve such extension, the Governor is prohibited
from issuing a rule, regulation, or order for the same emergency.
The General Assembly is permitted to extend the executive order to
a date requested by the Governor or to a date of the General Assembly's
choosing, but it shall not approve the extension to a date beyond
the first full week of the next regular session of the General Assembly,
unless such date is requested by the Governor. The bill contains
technical amendments.