Relating to declarations of emergency; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Requires that declarations and extensions of states of emergency under certain statutes be accompanied by written explanations. Establishes durational limits for states of emergency declared under certain statutes. Provides that certain extensions of states of emergency may be made only if Governor first convenes Legislative Assembly. Provides that emergency rules and orders expire upon termination of state of emergency. Provides that, after termination of state of emergency, Governor may not declare another state of emergency for same purpose unless so authorized by Legislative Assembly. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Jun 2021
House Failed
May 2021
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes · House May 4, 2021
How they voted
21–21
Failed · 3 other
Total votes 45
May 4, 2021
D
Democratic29
72% Nay
R
Republican16
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
May 4, 2021
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (21-21-3)
house
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
MW
Marty Wilde
DDemocratic
P
Rick Lewis
RRepublican
Co
Bill Post
RRepublican
Co
Cedric Hayden
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Bonham
RRepublican
Co
Kim Wallan
RRepublican
Co
Mark Owens
RRepublican
Co
Paul Evans
DDemocratic
Co
RM
Raquel Moore-Green
RRepublican
Co
Shelly Davis
RRepublican
Co
Werner Reschke
RRepublican
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