THE GOVERNOR AND DISASTER EMERGENCIES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the length and scope of a declaration of emergency by the governor.

This bill (H 409) revises Idaho's rules for governors declaring disaster emergencies. It limits the maximum duration of such emergencies to 60 days total (30 days initially, plus one 30-day extension), requiring the governor to end the emergency when the threat passes or no longer exists. The bill also mandates that all emergency declarations clearly state the disaster type, affected areas, and conditions, and be publicly shared promptly. These changes aim to prevent prolonged emergency declarations while maintaining transparency and giving the legislature the power to terminate emergencies early via joint vote.