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Committee hears opposing views on emergency-management bill that would narrow governor's powers; decision deferred
Summary
Witnesses including Earthjustice and the Sierra Club urged support for House Bill 25-81 to narrow the statutory definitions that allow broad emergency proclamations; others warned the bill is incomplete without legislative or judicial review language. The committee deferred decision to March 23.
Lawmakers and advocates debated House Bill 25-81 (House Draft 2), which would clarify the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for emergency-management purposes. Proponents said the bill would restore legislative intent and limit extraordinary executive powers; opponents said the changes risked leaving gaps unless accompanied by procedural checks.
Drew Hara of Earthjustice said the amendments are aimed at "limiting the governor's ability to apply…
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