This Act's purpose is to create checks and balances between the Executive and legislative Branches of State government relating to Emergency Orders.
This Act recognizes the authority of the Governor to act in the event of an emergency by allowing the Governor to declare an emergency for 120 days and to renew that order for up to 60 more days, for a total of 180 days.
Thereafter, to extend or renew the emergency order beyond the 180 days, such order will require the approval of the General Assembly.
The Governor may terminate any emergency order or renewal order at any time.

Statutes affected:
Original / Not Amended: 20.3115, 20.3116, 29.10119