North Carolina Senate Bill 105 Summary

• Statewide emergency declarations expire after 48 hours without Council of State concurrence; with concurrence, may be extended for 30 days at a time
• Non-statewide emergency declarations expire when rescinded by the issuing authority
• Governor must document and publicly release each Council of State member's position on any required emergency concurrence within 48 hours of contact
• Governor cannot exercise emergency powers exceeding 48 hours without Council of State concurrence; extensions beyond 48 hours require concurrence for up to 30 days at a time
• Secretary of Health and Human Services must obtain Council of State concurrence before determining that a category or class of properties presents a statewide imminent hazard or closing such properties