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HF21 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Supermajority approval by each house of the legislature required to extend a peacetime emergency beyond 14 days.

Related bill: SF1216

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill introduced in Minnesota proposes that if a peacetime emergency declared by the governor needs to be extended beyond 14 days, a three-fifths majority approval from each house of the state legislature is required. Initially, a peacetime emergency can only last for 14 days unless extended by such a legislative resolution. The bill outlines situations that may warrant a peacetime emergency, such as natural disasters, technological failures, terrorist incidents, cyber-attacks, industrial or hazardous materials accidents, and civil disturbances. Additionally, the governor is required to consult with tribal authorities before declaring an emergency on Indian lands unless urgent action is needed. The bill aims to ensure that extensions of such emergency declarations are carefully considered and supported by a significant portion of the legislature.

Bill text versions

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 06, 2025HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy
February 10, 2025HouseActionAuthors added
February 13, 2025HouseActionAuthors added
February 17, 2025HouseActionCommittee report, to adopt
February 17, 2025HouseActionSecond reading
February 17, 2025HouseActionAuthors added
February 20, 2025HouseActionAuthor added
February 24, 2025HouseActionAuthor added
February 26, 2025HouseActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
February 27, 2025HouseActionAmended
February 27, 2025HouseActionPoint of order raised, ruled well taken
February 27, 2025HouseActionThird reading as amended
February 27, 2025HouseActionBill was not passed
February 27, 2025HouseActionMotion for reconsideration
February 27, 2025HouseActionMotion prevailed
February 27, 2025HouseActionMotion to lay on the table
February 27, 2025HouseActionMotion prevailed
March 05, 2025HouseActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for a three-fifths majority vote of each legislative house to extend a peacetime emergency beyond the initial period."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "The automatic continuation of peacetime emergency without the specific legislative approval process."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the conditions under which a peacetime emergency can be declared and extended under section 12.31.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes the period a peacetime emergency can last without legislative approval from 30 to 14 days."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "12.31"
  }
]

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