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CO SJR022

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Rob Woodward

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Terminates Colorado's declared state of disaster emergency initially declared by Governor Polis on March 11, 2020, through Executive Order D 2020 003 and subsequent amendments and extensions.

  • Ends the governor's authority to issue executive orders with the force of law under the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, including orders suspending statutes, implementing business closures, stay-at-home directives, and mask requirements.

  • Requires notification to Governor Jared Polis, Secretary of State Jena Griswald, and the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment upon passage.

  • Notes the state's authorization under Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-33.5-704(4) allows the General Assembly to terminate a disaster emergency declaration at any time by joint resolution.

Legislative Description

Termination Of State Of Disaster Emergency

Last Action

Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

6/6/2020

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs6/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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