The bill extends the governor's disaster emergency declaration related to the 2025 West Coast Storm, which was initially declared on October 9, 2025. The declaration has been previously extended multiple times, and the bill acknowledges the ongoing severe effects of the storm, necessitating continued emergency response efforts. It specifically approves and ratifies the disaster emergency declarations and financing plans issued by the governor from November 2025 through April 2026, and extends the disaster emergency until June 30, 2026.

Additionally, the bill includes a retroactive provision that makes the extension effective from May 7, 2026, and it takes effect immediately upon enactment. The legislation emphasizes the importance of allowing state agencies to maintain their emergency responses to address the lingering impacts of the storm.

Statutes affected:
SB0290A, AM SB 290, introduced 05/07/2026: 26.23.020