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MN HF288
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ben Davis
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AI Summary
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Declared emergencies cannot continue beyond five days without a joint resolution from both the House and Senate, replacing the current system where the Executive Council can extend emergencies up to 30 days
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Governor's emergency orders and rules do not have force of law unless the legislature enacts their content into law within five days of the order taking effect
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Adds new statutory definitions for "bioterrorism" and "public health emergency," with public health emergencies limited to bioterrorism or new/novel airborne infectious agents posing high probability of mass casualties or disabilities
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Prohibits the governor and commissioners from suspending business licenses for non-compliance with emergency orders or violating constitutional rights during declared emergencies
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Repeals section 12.45, which imposed misdemeanor penalties (up to $1,000 fine or 90 days imprisonment) for willfully violating emergency management provisions or orders
Legislative Description
Legislative approval required to extend a declared emergency beyond five days, citizen rights protected, legislative enactment required before certain executive orders and rules may have the force and effect of law, terms defined, and criminal penalties repealed.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
2/10/2025