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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2019 - 2020
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | May 13, 2020 10:33 AM |
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| From: | Senator Doug Mastriano and Sen. David G. Argall |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | General Assembly Re-Authorization of Emergency Declaration |
| In the near future, we intend to introduce legislation giving the General Assembly the ability to re-authorize an Emergency Declaration implemented by the Governor. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a learning experience for every component of state government, including – but not limited to – the executive branch, the legislative branch, and state agencies and departments. It is our hope that this legislation addresses deficiencies that have resulted in a lack of consultation between the executive and legislative branches. Our legislation will implement the following re-authorization process: ● After an Emergency Declaration is enacted by the Governor, the General Assembly will reconsider the measure every 10 days. ● A majority vote by the House and Senate will re-authorize the Emergency Declaration. ● The Emergency Declaration will automatically be rescinded should the General Assembly vote in the negative. ● By taking no action during a 10-day period, the Emergency Declaration will end via default. Moving forward, this legislation aims to restore checks and balances in our government. Please join us in co-sponsoring this legislation. |
Introduced as SB1160