Articles tagged as: emergency powers
April 9, 2021
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Vetoes Bill Curtailing Emergency Power
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday vetoed a bill that would have given legislators more authority to intervene during emergencies declared by the governor.
Read MoreApril 5, 2021
Lawmakers Approve Emergency Powers Bill, Set Up Showdown With Governor
Legislation headed to the governor's desk would allow lawmakers to call themselves into special session during a public emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreApril 2, 2021
Legislative Leaders, Governor Likely Headed To Court Over Emergency Powers Issue
Legislative leaders reacted Thursday to Gov. Eric Holcomb's threat to veto a bill that would allow lawmakers to call themselves into special session.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2021
Holcomb To Veto Bill Allowing Lawmakers To Call Special Session During Emergency
Gov. Eric Holcomb -- in an opinion supported by legal experts -- said the Indiana Constitution only allows the governor to call a special session.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2021
Senate Approves Potentially Unconstitutional Bill On Emergency Powers
The bill, HB1123, is a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and many lawmakers frustration with some of Gov. Eric Holcombs executive orders.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021
Indiana Attorney General Defends Governor's Mask Order Power
Indiana's attorney generals office vigorously defended Gov. Eric Holcomb's emergency powers in response to a restaurant's lawsuit challenging his order that masks must be worn inside restaurants to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2021
Lawmakers Clash With Administration Officials Over Emergency Powers Bills
Lawmakers had tense exchanges with members of Gov. Eric Holcomb's administration Thursday over legislation that would curb the governors emergency powers.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2021
Holcomb Extends COVID-19 Emergency Through March As Numbers Improve
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday he will renew the emergency another 30 days, through March.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021
Senate Approves Tight Restrictions Over Governor's Emergency Powers
Under the bill, the governor could only declare a widespread emergency -- like during the pandemic -- for a maximum of 60 days, with some legislative involvement.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2021
Senate Bill Would Severely Limit Governor's Power To Declare Emergencies
The measure -- one of several this legislative session -- is a reaction to executive orders issued by Gov. Eric Holcomb during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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