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H00982021 Regular Session

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Governor's powers during a disaster emergency.

DISASTER EMERGENCIES -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Governor's powers during a disaster emergency.

DISASTER EMERGENCIES

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation protects the separation and balance of powers between the executive and legislative branches of government. This legislation ensures that all Idahoans have the right to work, provide for their families and that they can contribute to the economy during an emergency disaster declaration. The legislation also limits emergency disaster declarations to a maximum of 60 days unless extended under certain provisions. Constitutional rights guaranteed by the United States constitution, and the constitution of the state of Idaho and explicitly the right to assemble for worship are definitively protected in this legislation. The legislation clarifies that the governor may not alter, adjust or suspend Idaho Code during a disaster declaration.

LATEST ACTION

Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs

BILL INFO

Session
2021
Chamber
house
Status date
Feb 5, 2021

LINKS

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