Restores balanced emergency powers in Maine by limiting the Governor's authority and requiring narrowly tailored emergency orders.
The bill aims to restore balanced emergency powers in Maine by imposing stricter limitations on the Governor's authority during a state of emergency. It mandates that any emergency order infringing on constitutional rights must be narrowly tailored to serve a compelling public health or safety purpose, limited in duration, applicability, and scope. The bill also requires state courts to expedite cases challenging the legality of emergency orders. Additionally, it prohibits the Governor from declaring a new state of emergency without legislative approval if the previous one was rejected.
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