Establishes balanced legislative oversight of gubernatorial powers during a declared emergency in Washington.
The bill amends Washington state law to establish balanced legislative oversight of gubernatorial powers during a declared emergency. It allows the governor to issue orders to suspend or waive statutory obligations or limitations, but these orders cannot exceed 30 days unless extended by the legislature. If the legislature is not in session, the waiver or suspension can be extended by the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives until the legislature can act.
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