How HB 85 changes current law

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The bill restricts the authority of state officials to declare states of emergency in response to international organization directives, asserting state sovereignty.

• 53-2a-203

  "International organization" means the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, or the World Health Organization.

  Defines 'international organization' specifically.

• 53-2a-203

  The chief executive officer of a municipality may not exercise powers under this chapter to respond to an epidemic or a pandemic. → A chief executive officer may not exercise powers under this chapter exclusively in response to an international organization's proclamation declaring a state of emergency.

  Prohibits chief executive officers from declaring emergencies based solely on international organization proclamations.

• 53-2a-205

  A chief executive officer may not exercise powers under this chapter exclusively in response to an international organization's proclamation declaring a state of emergency.

  Reinforces the prohibition on acting in response to international organization's emergency declarations.

• 53-2a-206

  A state of emergency may be declared by executive order of the governor if the governor finds a disaster has occurred or the occurrence or threat of a disaster is imminent in any area of the state in which state government assistance is required to supplement the response and recovery efforts of the affected political subdivision or political subdivisions. → Subject to Subsection (1)(b), the governor may declare a state of emergency by executive order if the governor finds a disaster has occurred or the occurrence or threat of a disaster is imminent in any area of the state in which state government assistance is required to supplement the response and recovery efforts of the affected political subdivision or political subdivisions.

  Clarifies the procedure for declaring a state of emergency while adding restrictions related to international organizations.

• 53-2a-206

  The governor may not declare a state of emergency under Subsection (1)(a) exclusively in response to an international organization's proclamation declaring a state of emergency.

  Establishes additional restrictions on the governor's authority regarding international organization proclamations.