SF440 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Unilateral Emergency Powers Repeal Act

Related bill: HF233

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill, titled "Unilateral Emergency Powers Repeal Act," is about changing how emergencies are managed in Minnesota. It aims to remove the power of the governor to declare emergencies and instead gives this power to the state legislature. The bill also seeks to protect citizens' rights by ensuring that during emergencies, authorities cannot bypass normal legal processes to make rules that have the same power as laws. Instead, any emergency orders must be handled within the existing legal framework and require legislative approval. Essentially, this bill transfers significant emergency control from the governor to the legislature, emphasizing adherence to constitutional rights and established procedures during a state of emergency.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subsection clarifying disbursement rules."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Eliminates previous requirement for municipal matching funds."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies pension fund eligibility for volunteer firefighters under section 353G.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts pension payment schedule from annual to quarterly."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "353G.06"
  }
]