This bill extends the governor's declaration of a disaster emergency related to the 2025 West Coast Storm, which was initially declared on October 9, 2025. The emergency declaration has been previously extended in November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026, with the current expiration set for February 6, 2026. The bill acknowledges the ongoing severe effects of the storm and the necessity for continued emergency response efforts by state agencies.

The legislation specifically approves and ratifies the governor's disaster emergency declarations from the previous months and extends the emergency status until March 8, 2026. Additionally, it includes a provision for retroactivity, making the extension effective from February 6, 2026. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0337A, AM HB 337, introduced 02/23/2026: 26.23.020