MN SF4583

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Minnesota Constitution Article V, Section 3 to explicitly authorize the governor to declare an emergency lasting up to seven days unless extended by the legislature.

Emergency declaration may be extended by majority vote of each house of the legislature for up to 30 days total, with a majority "no" vote from either house terminating the declaration.

Allows further extension beyond 30 days only by majority vote of each house, with the governor required to immediately convene the legislature if not in session before the seven-day initial period lapses.

Amends Minnesota Statutes Section 12.31, subdivision 2 to change the baseline peacetime emergency duration from five days to seven days and replace Executive Council approval with majority legislative vote for extensions.

Constitutional amendment must be submitted to voters at the 2020 general election and becomes effective January 1, 2021 if ratified.