Repeals governor's power to declare emergency and modifies emergency management provisions.

The bill repeals the governor's power to declare an emergency and establishes a legislative emergency declaration and extension process. It also repeals the governor's authority to adopt orders and expedited rules that have the effect of law during an emergency. The bill protects citizen rights and makes technical corrections. It amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to reflect these changes, including the definition of "declared emergency" and the governor's powers during an emergency.

Repeals governor's power to declare emergency and modifies emergency management provisions.

The bill repeals the governor's power to declare an emergency and establishes a legislative emergency declaration and extension process. It also repeals the governor's authority to adopt orders and expedited rules that have the effect of law during an emergency. The bill protects citizen rights and makes technical corrections. It amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to reflect these changes, including the definition of "declared emergency" and the governor's powers during an emergency.