DE SB324

Initial state of emergency may last up to 60 days without General Assembly approval, but any renewal beyond 60 days requires General Assembly approval for each additional period of up to 30 days.

General Assembly must meet at least monthly during a continuing state of emergency to consider renewal orders and amendments, with the ability to meet more frequently by mutual call of both Houses.

Approval requirement for emergency order renewals may be suspended only with consent of the Senate President Pro Tempore and House Speaker when a quorum cannot be convened due to dire circumstances.

Any non-weather related emergency order issued within 6 months of a prior order's termination based on substantially similar reasons is invalid unless approved by the General Assembly.

Non-weather related emergency orders requiring closure of businesses, religious facilities, or non-profit facilities must specifically identify which types of entities and facilities are subject to closure.