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House of Representatives
Session of 2019 - 2020 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	April 21, 2020 01:59 PM
From:	Representative Russ Diamond
To:	All House members
Subject:	Amending the Emergency Services Management Code

I will soon be introducing legislation to flip the switch on extending disaster emergency declarations for future governors. Under this legislation, if a governor wants a disaster emergency to extend beyond 45 days, he will need explicit approval from the General Assembly via a concurrent resolution. Currently, a disaster emergency can last up to 90 days, but the governor can unilaterally extend and renew it.   My bill will make a simple language change to Title 35, Section 7301(c) and is the first step in reclaiming our authority during disaster emergencies. Please join me by cosponsoring this important legislation.

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