SB20B-005
Disaster Emergency Duration Limit
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Extraordinary Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that a state of disaster emergency declared by the governor expire after sixty days unless the general assembly extends or authorizes the governor to extend the state of disaster emergency.
Bill Summary:
The bill limits the duration of a state of disaster emergency declared by the governor to 60 days unless the general assembly, by adopting a joint resolution, extends the duration of the state of disaster emergency or authorizes the governor to extend the duration of the state of disaster emergency for a period or subject to conditions specified in the joint resolution.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Senate
Finance
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2020 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 20B-005 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 3-4. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 20B-005 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely |
| 11/30/2020 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance |