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CT SB00149
Bill
AI Summary
- Allows the Governor to proclaim a state of civil preparedness emergency during serious disasters, enemy attacks, sabotage, or other hostile actions, and take direct operational control of civil preparedness forces and functions
- Enables the Governor to modify or suspend any statute, regulation, or requirement by executive order when conflicting with efficient execution of civil preparedness functions or protection of public health, with orders lasting up to six months unless revoked sooner
- Requires the Governor to file emergency orders with the Secretary of the State and publish them in newspapers within four days, and communicate them to both houses of the General Assembly
- Allows a joint legislative committee (president pro tempore, speaker, and majority and minority leaders) to disapprove man-made disaster proclamations by majority vote within 72 hours, provided at least one minority leader votes for disapproval
- Grants the Governor authority to order evacuation, designate vehicle movement routes, protect inmates and schoolchildren, enforce blackouts, and take other necessary measures to protect public health and safety during emergencies
- Effective October 1, 2010
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Governor's Power To Modify Or Suspend Statutes, Regulations Or Other Requirements During A Public Health Emergency.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/18/2010
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/25/2010
Full Bill Text
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