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House debates bill to let Legislature override emergency proclamations; supporters call it oversight
Summary
Lawmakers debated a proposal that would let the Legislature override a governor's emergency proclamation by simple majority; proponents argued it restores legislative oversight while opponents expressed concerns about timing and unintended consequences.
During the floor session, Representative Garcia spoke in favor of a proposal she described as limiting executive emergency authority by enabling the Legislature to override an emergency proclamation. "This bill doesn't give the governor any additional new powers. It doesn't give or broaden his authority at all. What it actually does is it reins in. It gives authority to the legislature…
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