An Act to Amend Titles 20 and 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to Emergency Management and Emergency Regulations.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
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- +12
- Latest action
- Jul 1
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What it does
This Act's purpose is to create checks and balances between the Executive and Legislative Branches of State government relating to Emergency Orders. This Act recognizes the authority of the Governor to act in the event of an emergency by allowing the Governor to declare an emergency for 120 days and to renew that order for up to 60 more days, for a total of 180 days. Thereafter, to extend or renew the emergency order beyond the 180 days, such order will be subject to actions taken by the General Assembly. The Governor may terminate any emergency order or renewal order at any time. This substitute bill clarifies that after an Emergency Order has been in effect for 180 days, the General…
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Who is involved
- Brian PettyjohnLead sponsor
- Bryan ShupeLead sponsor
- Bryan TownsendLead sponsor
- Bryant RichardsonLead sponsor
- Claire Snyder-HallLead sponsor
- Cyndie RomerLead sponsor
Sponsors
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