Governor's power to declare and emergency repealer and emergency management provisions modifications

SF 686, titled the "Unilateral Emergency Powers Repeal Act," removes the governor's authority to unilaterally declare a state of emergency. Instead, it requires the legislature to formally declare emergencies and extend them, shifting this power from the executive to the legislative branch. The bill also repeals the governor's ability to issue emergency orders with the full force of law and explicitly protects citizens' rights - including free speech, assembly, travel, and business operations - from infringement during emergencies. These changes amend multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes related to emergency management (e.g., sections 12.03, 12.21, and 12.32) to establish a more collaborative process between the governor and legislature.