NJ S2514

New Jersey Legislature may terminate gubernatorial state of emergency or public health emergency declarations by concurrent resolution with a two-thirds vote of both houses.

State of emergency declarations automatically terminate after 60 days unless the Legislature approves extensions of 30-90 days by majority vote; public health emergencies are limited to 60 days total (initial 30 days plus one 30-day Governor renewal) before requiring legislative approval.

Governor must provide written notice to the Legislature at least 7 business days before requesting an extension, explaining the continued threat to public health or safety; if 7 days is not possible, notice must be given at least 24 hours in advance with an explanation.

Governor is prohibited from issuing a new declaration for the same emergency after one has been terminated, unless specifically authorized by law for that emergency.

Provisions do not apply to declarations that rescind previous orders, apply only to Executive Branch operations, or are issued under the Governor's authority as Commander-in-Chief of state military forces.