SF2270

This bill proposes modifications to the procedures and requirements for executive orders and rules issued by the Minnesota governor during a peacetime emergency. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 12.32, and introduces several new provisions:

1. Consultation Requirement: If the governor issues an order or rule 10 or more days after declaring a peacetime emergency, they must consult with organizations representing affected entities before issuing the order, to the extent practicable.

2. Public Notice: The governor must provide initial public notice of the order or rule at least seven days before it takes effect. An earlier effective date can occur only if approved by a majority of the Legislative Coordinating Commission.

3. Limits on Private Enforcement: The governor cannot mandate private individuals or businesses to enforce an order or rule without their consent. However, businesses may still be required to post notices about the order or rule in visible locations.

4. Expiration of Orders and Rules: Any order or rule automatically expires either 30 days after its effective date or when the peacetime emergency ends, whichever comes first. However, if both houses of the legislature approve its continuation, it remains in effect for the duration specified by the legislature.

The bill aims to increase legislative oversight, ensure public awareness, and limit the enforcement burden on private entities during peacetime emergencies.