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HF21 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Supermajority approval by each house of the legislature required to extend a peacetime emergency beyond 14 days.

Related bill: SF1216

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill introduced in Minnesota proposes that if a peacetime emergency declared by the governor needs to be extended beyond 14 days, a three-fifths majority approval from each house of the state legislature is required. Initially, a peacetime emergency can only last for 14 days unless extended by such a legislative resolution. The bill outlines situations that may warrant a peacetime emergency, such as natural disasters, technological failures, terrorist incidents, cyber-attacks, industrial or hazardous materials accidents, and civil disturbances. Additionally, the governor is required to consult with tribal authorities before declaring an emergency on Indian lands unless urgent action is needed. The bill aims to ensure that extensions of such emergency declarations are carefully considered and supported by a significant portion of the legislature.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 06, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy
February 10, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
February 13, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
February 17, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
February 17, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
February 17, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
February 20, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 24, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionAmended
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionPoint of order raised, ruled well taken
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading as amended
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was not passed
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion for reconsideration
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion prevailed
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to lay on the table
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion prevailed
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for supermajority legislative approval to extend peacetime emergencies beyond 14 days."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Elimination of the previous procedure with the Executive Council for extensions beyond 30 days."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the requirements related to the declaration and extension of peacetime emergencies under section 12.31.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the period a peacetime emergency can be extended without legislative approval from 5 days to 14 days."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "12.31",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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