MN SF121

Proposes amending Minnesota Constitution Article V, Section 3 to limit gubernatorial emergency declarations to 7 days without legislative approval.

Governor may request legislative extension; both houses must approve by majority vote to extend emergency declaration for up to 30 days, with either house able to terminate by majority "no" vote.

If governor seeks additional extension beyond 30 days, governor must convene legislature if not in session; both houses must again approve by majority vote for up to 30 additional days.

Proposed amendment to be submitted to voters at 2022 general election and becomes effective January 1, 2023 if ratified.

Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2020, Section 12.31, subdivisions 1, 2, and 3 (national security and peacetime emergency declarations) if constitutional amendment is adopted.