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Bill Calls For Legislative Approval of Peacetime Emergency Order
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May 15, 2020
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6:20:45Now PlayingMinnesota governors would need to secure legislative approval when extending peacetime emergency orders, under a bill approved by the Senate on a divided 36-31 vote. Currently, the legislature is empowered to end a peacetime emergency order, but the Governor is able to extend the order without legislative action. Bill author Senator David Osmek, R-Mound, said the bill would reinforce the legislature's equal branch of government status, while opponents contend the legislature is unable to act
The Senate also approved a bill that would allow third parties to conduct behind-the-wheel tests. Sponsored by Senator Karin Housley, R-St. Marys Point, the goal is reduce the backlog of license applicants awaiting testing.
In other action, the Senate passed the following bills:
SF512 (Koran) Adjusting gambling control laws during COVID-19 period;
SF2224 (Jasinski) Changing requirements for salvage vehicle Certificate of Title;
HF4490 (Westrom) Miscellaneous agriculture finance provisions;
HF4137 (Relph) Requiring intent for crime of repeated harassing conduct;
HF4599 (Goggin) Extending farmer lender mediation period.
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