SB1199 Summary

• Modifies the Emergency Management Act to clarify that the governor's authority does not extend to seizure of lawfully possessed firearms or ammunition during declared disasters or emergencies.

• Changes references from "the state" to "this state" in subsections describing the governor's power to utilize resources and direct evacuations during emergencies.

• Adds a new subsection (4) that dismisses all misdemeanor charges and civil infraction citations issued for violations of gubernatorial emergency orders occurring between April 30, 2020 and October 14, 2020.

• Requires courts to set aside prior convictions or civil infraction judgments for conduct during that April-October 2020 period and return any collected fines or costs.