MN HF21

Extends the initial peacetime emergency period from 5 days to 14 days before requiring approval for continuation

Removes the Executive Council's authority to extend emergencies up to 30 days, transferring extension authority to the full legislature

Requires a three-fifths supermajority vote in both the House and Senate to extend any peacetime emergency beyond 14 days

Governor must immediately convene the legislature if not in session when requesting an extension beyond 14 days

Any further extensions beyond the initial legislative approval require a new request and another three-fifths supermajority vote from both chambers