Introduced
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To revise the penalties in one of the two laws that authorize a governor to assume extraordinary powers during an emergency, including the statewide “lockdowns” ordered under the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. The current law makes violations “a misdemeanor,” and the bill would add a “civil infraction” provision and specify fines of either $250 for individuals, and up to $5,000 for businesses or other entities. This bill amends the state’s 1976 emergency declarations law; House Bill 5710 amends a 1945 law to make the same change.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Amendment offered
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To reduce the proposed fine on individuals from $250 to $100, and from $5,000 to $500 on businesses and other entities.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 62 to 38 (details)
To revise the penalties in one of the two laws that authorize a governor to assume extraordinary powers during an emergency, including the statewide “lockdowns” ordered under the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. The current law makes violations “a misdemeanor,” and the bill would add a “civil infraction” provision and specify fines of either $100 for individuals, and up to $500 for businesses or other entities. This bill amends the state’s 1976 emergency declarations law; House Bill 5710 amends a 1945 law to make the same change.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
