This 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, with the current expiration set for May 7, 2026. The legislature recognizes the ongoing severe effects of the storm and the necessity for continued emergency response efforts. The bill includes a deletion of the provision that states a disaster emergency proclamation cannot remain in effect longer than 30 days without legislative extension, allowing for a more flexible response to the disaster.

The bill formally approves and ratifies the governor's disaster emergency declarations and financing plans from November 2025 through April 2026, and it extends the emergency declaration until June 30, 2026. Additionally, the extension is retroactive to May 7, 2026, ensuring that the emergency response can continue without interruption. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0391A, AM HB 391, introduced 05/07/2026: 26.23.020