| SB 0652 | Limits time period and geographic area for declared emergencies |
| Sponsor: | Steelman | |||
| LR Number: | 1257S.02I | Fiscal Note: | 1257-02 | |
| Committee: | Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight | |||
| Last Action: | 04/22/03 - Hearing Cancelled S Governmental Accountability & | Journal page: | ||
| Fiscal Oversight Committee | ||||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2003 | |||
SB 652 - The act revises provisions regarding declarations
of emergencies. The act adds a definition for "disaster area"
which is an area designated by the Governor or by resolution of
the General Assembly. The act requires that any emergency be
limited to the least restrictive geographic area and in the least
intrusive means possible. The act limits emergencies proclaimed
by the Governor be limited to 10 days unless extended by
resolution of the General Assembly for no more than 30 days.
Emergencies may also be declared by a joint resolution of the
General Assembly. Joint Resolutions to declare or extend an
emergency must be passed by a 2/3 majority of the members of the
General Assembly.
CINDY KADLEC