Articles tagged as: emergency orders
March 18, 2021
Lawmakers Back Off Proposed Restrictions On Governor's Emergency Powers
Senate lawmakers dramatically scaled back a plan to restrict the governor's emergency powers, used extensively during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2021
House Votes To Empower Legislature During Future Emergencies, Curb Governor's Authority
A bill giving the General Assembly more power in future emergency situations -- and tying the government's hands a bit -- in future emergency situations is halfway to the finish line.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2021
Bill Would Give Legislature More Chances To Block Governor's Emergency Orders
The legislation, presented Tuesday in a House committee, is a direct reaction to some lawmakers' frustration with Gov. Eric Holcomb during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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