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MN HF26
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Drew Roach
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AI Summary
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Transfers emergency declaration authority from the governor to the legislature, requiring a two-thirds vote of each house to declare an emergency exists in all or part of the state
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Limits emergency declarations to 5 days unless extended by two-thirds vote of each legislative body for up to 30 days; governor may convene legislature when not in session to request declaration
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Prohibits the governor and state director from infringing on citizens' rights during emergencies, including free speech, religious exercise, assembly, bearing arms, travel, and operating a business or earning income
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Removes the governor's authority to issue orders and rules that carry the force of law during emergencies, stating this power belongs exclusively to the legislative branch under the Minnesota Constitution
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Repeals Minnesota Statutes sections 4.035 subdivision 2, 12.31, and 12.32, which currently grant the governor authority to declare emergencies and issue binding emergency orders
Legislative Description
Governor's power to declare emergency repealed, legislative emergency declaration and extension process established, governor's authority to adopt orders and expedited rules during an emergency repealed, citizen rights protected, and technical corrections made.
Last Action
Recalled by Chair State Government Finance and Policy
3/14/2025