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House extends governor's drought emergency with oversight provisions; passes HJR101
Summary
The House passed HJR101 to extend the governor's drought emergency and narrow certain executive emergency authorities while activating a state drought-response committee and requiring periodic legislative updates; the resolution passed 68–5 after extensive floor discussion.
Representative Stratton sponsored HJR101, a joint resolution to extend the governor's drought state of emergency and to enumerate, narrow or retain specific emergency authorities tied to drought response. The resolution activates state drought-response planning and will expire Oct. 31 2021, aligning with the water year.
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