Permits Legislature to terminate certain declarations by Governor for state of emergency or public health emergency and limits duration of such declarations unless Legislature approves extension.
This bill limits the Governor's power to declare and extend state of emergency or public health emergency declarations in New Jersey. It requires the Legislature to approve any extension of these declarations, with automatic termination after 60 days for state emergencies (or 30 days for public health emergencies) unless approved by a majority vote of both legislative chambers. The Governor must notify the Legislature in writing at least seven business days before seeking an extension, detailing the ongoing threat. The bill also prohibits the Governor from issuing identical declarations for the same emergency after termination without specific legislative authorization.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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2 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Declan O'Scanlon
RRepublican
P
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Singer
RRepublican
Co
Holly Schepisi
RRepublican
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Joe Pennacchio
RRepublican
Co
Jon Bramnick
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Corrado
RRepublican
Co
Mike Testa
RRepublican
Co
Parker Space
RRepublican
Co
Tony Bucco
RRepublican
Co
Vince Polistina
RRepublican
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