State of emergency: Governor’s powers and annual report.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill requires the Governor to justify any suspension or change to state laws during an emergency, automatically ends a declared emergency at the end of the next fiscal year unless renewed, and mandates an annual emergency‑response report. It also clarifies that extra spending for emergencies should go through the regular budget process and outlines how the Disaster Response‑Emergency Operations Account can be used. The changes affect the Governor, state agencies, local governments, and the Office of Emergency Services.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3972.) (April 21). · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Apr 21, 2026
• Emergency Management
  Senate Emergency Management Committee · Apr 21, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
5. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3972.) (April 21).
7. Apr 14, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
8. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
9. Mar 20, 2026March 24 hearing postponed by committee.
10. Mar 16, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
11. Mar 4, 2026Set for hearing March 24.
12. Feb 18, 2026Referred to Com. on E.M.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Roger Niello (R) · sponsor
• Gallagher
• Niello

Bill text

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