CT HB05653

Governor authorized to renew COVID-19 public health and civil preparedness emergency declarations from July 21, 2021, through March 1, 2022, with five days' notice to legislative leaders.

Renewed emergency declarations expire unless approved by majority vote of both legislative houses within three business days of filing; duration limited to 60 days during regular session or 180 days when legislature is not in session.

Executive orders issued under emergency authority cannot exceed the emergency declaration duration and may be disapproved by joint legislative committee vote within 36 hours of filing.

Bipartisan commission established to study sections 19a-131a and 28-9 of general statutes and recommend amendments for greater legislative oversight of emergency declarations; commission includes five members appointed by legislative leaders and Governor.

Commission required to submit findings and recommendations by January 1, 2022, and shall terminate upon submission of report or January 1, 2022, whichever is later.