NJ A4040

Legislature may terminate a Governor's state of emergency or public health emergency declaration by concurrent resolution with a two-thirds vote of both Houses.

State of emergency declarations automatically expire after 60 days, and public health emergencies after 60 days total (initial 30 days plus one 30-day Governor renewal), unless the Legislature approves extensions of 30-90 days by majority vote.

Governor must provide written notice to the Legislature at least 7 business days before seeking an extension, explaining the continued threat to public health or safety; failure to provide notice results in automatic termination unless Legislature votes to extend.

Governor is prohibited from issuing a new declaration for the same emergency after one has been terminated, unless a specific law authorizes it.

Existing emergency declarations in effect for more than 60 days (including COVID-19 related declarations) will automatically terminate upon the bill's effective date unless the Legislature votes to extend them.