Governor's authority to declare an emergency modified, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Summary

The proposal adds language to the state constitution that authorizes the governor to declare a peacetime emergency lasting seven days, unless the legislature votes to extend it. It also amends statutes to define the types of emergencies, require the governor to notify legislative leaders, and set procedures for extensions, termination, and public notice. If voters approve the amendment in the 2026 election, the changes would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

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