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CO HCR1002
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
6/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lori Saine
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AI Summary
- Governor may declare a disaster emergency that automatically expires after 30 consecutive calendar days unless extended by the general assembly.
- General assembly may extend a disaster emergency by joint resolution approved by at least two-thirds of each house, without requiring governor approval.
- If the 30-day period expires while the general assembly is not in regular session, the governor may call a special legislative session to determine whether to extend or terminate the emergency.
- Governor may terminate a disaster emergency before its expiration date, and the general assembly may adopt subsequent joint resolutions to further extend the emergency as long as deemed necessary.
- Amendment requires 55 percent voter approval on November 3, 2020 ballot to become part of Colorado constitution.
Legislative Description
Legislative Oversight Of Governor Emergency Powers
Last Action
House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
6/11/2020
Committee Referrals
State, Veterans, and Military Affairs6/9/2020
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