Minnesota SF241 requires legislative approval to extend the duration of a peacetime emergency declared by the governor.

Minnesota SF241 amends the state's emergency declaration laws to require legislative approval for extending a peacetime emergency beyond 30 days. The governor can declare a peacetime emergency in situations endangering life and property, such as natural disasters, technological failures, or cyber attacks. Initially, a peacetime emergency can last up to 30 days, with the governor able to extend it by up to 30 days if approved by both houses of the legislature. If the legislature is not in session, the governor must notify legislative leaders three days in advance of extending the emergency.

Minnesota SF241 requires legislative approval to extend the duration of a peacetime emergency declared by the governor.

Minnesota SF241 amends the state's emergency declaration laws to require legislative approval for extending a peacetime emergency beyond 30 days. The governor can declare a peacetime emergency in situations endangering life and property, such as natural disasters, technological failures, or cyber attacks. Initially, a peacetime emergency can last up to 30 days, with the governor able to extend it by up to 30 days if approved by both houses of the legislature. If the legislature is not in session, the governor must notify legislative leaders three days in advance of extending the emergency.