CO SCR001

Governor may declare a state of disaster emergency that automatically terminates after 30 consecutive calendar days unless extended by the general assembly.

General assembly may extend the disaster emergency by adopting a joint resolution approved by at least two-thirds majority of each house, specifying the length of the extension without requiring governor approval.

If the general assembly has not extended the emergency before the 30-day termination date and is not in regular session, the governor may call a special legislative session to allow the assembly to determine whether to extend or terminate the emergency.

Governor may terminate the disaster emergency before the scheduled expiration date, and the general assembly may adopt subsequent joint resolutions to further extend the emergency if not previously terminated by the governor.

Amendment requires approval by at least 55 percent of electors voting on the ballot measure at the November 8, 2022 election to become part of the Colorado Constitution.