Introduced
by
To restrict emergency orders the state health department (the Department of Health and Human Service) may impose in response to an epidemic to 28 days unless an extension is approved by the legislature. A state Public Health Code adopted by the legislature in 1978 gives the department the authority to issue such orders.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Amendment offered
To clarify that not only must the legislature approve any extension of an emergency order after 28 days, it must also approve any renewals of an already-expired order.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)
To restrict emergency orders the state health department (the Department of Health and Human Service) may impose in response to an epidemic to 28 days unless an extension is approved by the legislature. A state Public Health Code adopted by the legislature in 1978 gives the department the authority to issue such orders. The bill would also require officials to disclose in such orders how any restrictions on gatherings protects public health, and all the information used in deciding to issue the emergency order.
Passed in the House 59 to 50 (details)
