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ID HCR001
Concurrent Resolution
Status
8/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Governor declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020, due to COVID-19 arrival in Idaho, leading to a stay-home order and the phased "Rebound Idaho" reopening plan.
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43 of 44 Idaho counties have progressed to Stage 4 (final stage) of the Rebound Idaho plan, and coronavirus positivity rates dropped for four consecutive weeks as of August 20, 2020.
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Prolonged emergency declarations and shutdown have caused economic damage and collateral harm including mental health strain, increased suicide rates, and delays in medical diagnostic services.
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Legislature terminates the statewide state of disaster emergency effective upon passage of this concurrent resolution, requiring the Governor to issue an executive order ending the emergency declaration.
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A copy of the resolution shall be transmitted immediately to the Governor of Idaho upon passage.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and declaring the state of emergency in Idaho to be terminated.
STATE OF EMERGENCY
Last Action
U.C. to Lay on the Table
8/26/2020