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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5260: Governor's emergency powers

Concerning powers to waive statutory obligations or limitations during a state of emergency in order to cope with the emergency.

Summary

  • Amends certain authorities granted to the Governor during a declared state of emergency.
  • Limits a waiver or suspension of statutory obligations or limitations issued by the Governor to 30 days unless the Legislature extends it by concurrent resolution, or in writing if the Legislature is not in session.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 472, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2019
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2019
  4. Passed HouseApr 17, 2019
  5. GovernorMay 21, 2019
  6. LawMay 21, 2019
Prime sponsor
Hans Zeiger (R-25)
Introduced
January 16, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
May 21, 2019
Session law
Chapter 472, Laws of 2019

AN ACT Relating to powers to waive statutory obligations or limitations during a state of emergency in order to cope with the emergency;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Hans Zeiger (R-25)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Senator D-22Steve Hobbs D-44Dean Takko D-19Barbara Bailey R-10Steve Conway D-29

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2019
Version voted on: SB 5260
45 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27101
Republican18101
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 17, 2019
Version voted on: SB 5260
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 23, 2019
Version voted on: SB 5260
44 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26102
Republican18101
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019.
  2. Chapter 472, 2019 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. President signed.
  6. Speaker signed.
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 44; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 3.
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  12. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  14. HOUS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
  15. First reading, referred to Housing, Community Development & Veterans.
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  20. Minority; without recommendation.
  21. SGTE - Majority; do pass.
  22. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

SB 5260 in other sessions

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