§ 9. Action on concurrent orders and resolutions.
Every order, resolution or vote, to which the concurrence of
both Houses may be necessary, except on the [question of
adjournment] questions of adjournment or termination or
extension of a disaster emergency declaration as declared by an
executive order or proclamation, or portion of a disaster
emergency declaration as declared by an executive order or
proclamation, shall be presented to the Governor and before it
shall take effect be approved by him, or being disapproved,
shall be repassed by two-thirds of both Houses according to the
rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill.
(2) That Article IV be amended by adding a section to read:
§ 20. Disaster emergency declaration and management.
(a) A disaster emergency declaration may be declared by
executive order or proclamation of the Governor upon finding
that a disaster has occurred or that the occurrence or threat of
a disaster is imminent that threatens the health, safety or
welfare of this Commonwealth.
(b) Each disaster emergency declaration issued by the
Governor under subsection (a) shall indicate the nature, each
area threatened and the conditions of the disaster, including
whether the disaster is a natural disaster, military emergency,
public health emergency, technological disaster or other general
emergency, as defined by statute. The General Assembly shall, by
statute, provide for the manner in which each type of disaster
enumerated under this subsection shall be managed.
(c) A disaster emergency declaration under subsection (a)
shall be in effect for no more than 21 days, unless otherwise
extended in whole or part by concurrent resolution of the
General Assembly.
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