Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 835 — Emergency Services and Disaster Law; limitation on duration of executive orders.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Emergency Services and Disaster Law; limitationon duration of executive orders. Limits the authority of theGovernor to issue an executive order declaring a state of emergencythat restricts, limits, or prohibits otherwise lawful action by a private business, nonprofit entity, or individual for a period morethan 45 days in duration unless the General Assembly votes by a two-thirdsmajority to approve a period longer than 45 days. If the GeneralAssembly does not approve such extension, the Governor is prohibitedfrom issuing a rule, regulation, or order for the same emergency. The General Assembly is permitted to extend the executive order toa date requested by the Governor or to a date of the General Assembly'schoosing, but it shall not approve the extension to a date beyondthe first full week of the next regular session of the General Assembly,unless such date is requested by the Governor. The bill contains technical amendments.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in Rules

  2. Impact statement from DPB (HB835)

  3. Referred to Committee on Rules

  4. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102804D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 835 do?
Emergency Services and Disaster Law; limitationon duration of executive orders. Limits the authority of theGovernor to issue an executive order declaring a state of emergencythat restricts, limits, or prohibits otherwise lawful action by a private business, nonprofit entity, or individual for a period morethan 45 days in duration unless the General Assembly votes by a two-thirdsmajority to approve a period longer than 45 days. If the GeneralAssembly does not approve such extension, the Governor is prohibitedfrom issuing a rule, regulation, or order for the same emergency. The General Assembly is permitted to extend the executive order toa date requested by the Governor or to a date of the General Assembly'schoosing, but it shall not approve the extension to a date beyondthe first full week of the next regular session of the General Assembly,unless such date is requested by the Governor. The bill contains technical amendments.
Who sponsors HB 835?
HB 835 is sponsored by Tony O. Wilt.
What is the current status of HB 835?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 835?
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