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The emergency declaration and executive order build on the State of Arizona’s holistic heat response approach. The Governor’s Executive Order 2023-16 directs state agencies to build a comprehensive plan to approach extreme heat in future years.
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How would this amendment change the governor's state of emergency powers?
1. 1.1. See also: Text of measure This amendment would provide for the legislature to terminate a state of emergency or alter the emergency powers of the governor during the state of emergency. The legislature would need to provide a petition containing the signatures of at least one third of the members of each house to the governor in order to request a special session to terminate or alter the powers of the governor during a state of emergency. Under this measure, the governor would have t...
What is the emergency declaration process in Arizona?
1. 1.1. See also: Arizona emergency declaration process In Arizona, the governor has the authority to declare a state of emergency. A city, town, county, tribe, or other state agency would pass a resolution requesting assistance from the state if an emergency occurs within their jurisdiction. The Recovery Branch of the Arizona Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA) would collaborate with the jurisdiction to conduct joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA). Following the completio...
Did other states change state emergency power laws in response to the coronavirus pandemic?
1. 1.1. See also: Changes to state emergency power laws in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic As of 2023, 12 bills aimed at increasing legislative oversight of gubernatorial emergency power authority have been enacted in nine states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah, since March 2020. In Pennsylvania on May 18, 2021, voters approved Question 2, which limited the governor's declaration to 21 days unless the legislature...
Constitutional changes
1. 1.1. See also: Arizona Constitution The ballot measure would amend Article 4, Part 2, Section 1 and Article 5, Section 4 of the Arizona Constitution. The following underlined text would be added and struck-throughtext would be deleted: Note: Use your mouse to scroll over the below text to see the full text.
Arizona emergency declaration process
In Arizona, as of 2023, a governor can proclaim a state of emergency if a city, town, county, tribe, or other state agency passed a resolution saying that an emergency exists within their jurisdiction, and that further help is needed from the state. As of 2023, an annual allocation of $4 million dollars was made to the Governor's Emergency Fund in order to address expenses associated with emergencies and disasters. The administration of this fund was overseen by the Recovery Section of the Ar...
Arizona coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency declarations
The COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency was issued in Arizona by Gov. Doug Duceyon March 11, 2020. The emergency declaration directed the Arizona Department of Health Services to coordinate the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The emergency declaration established an enhanced surveillance advisory, the Arizona Surge Line, temporary waivers of professional licensing requirements in conjunction with licensing boards, and other emergency measures. The emergency declaration was termina...
Changes to state emergency power laws in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
1. 1.1. See also: Changes to state emergency power laws in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2023 Since March 2020, as of May 2023, 12 bills aimed at increasing legislative oversight of gubernatorial emergency power authority have been enacted in ninestates, including Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah. Oneballot measure has been approved in Pennsylvania that increased legislative oversight of emergency power authority. Ac...
Amending the Arizona Constitution
1. 1.1. See also: Amending the Arizona Constitution Either chamber of the Arizona State Legislatureis allowed to propose an amendment. A majority of members of both chambers must approve it. If they do, the proposed amendment goes on a statewide ballot for a popular vote of the people. Approval from a simple majority of voters is then required to make it part of the constitution.
Amendment in the state Legislature
The amendment was introduced to the Arizona House of Representatives on February 7, 2023. It passed the House on March 1, 2023, by a 31-28 vote. On June 12, 2023, the Arizona State Senatepassed the amendment by 16-14.
Emergency Response Guide. Download a PDF version of the guide. Or request a printed copy of the Emergency Response Guide.
Phoenix, AZ, Aug 11th, 2023 – After 30 consecutive days of excessive heat warnings in Coconino, Maricopa, and Pinal counties, Governor Katie Hobbs has declared a State of Emergency to support local heat relief efforts.
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration will end on May 11, 2023. What are the implications of the end of the PHE for COVID-19 testing? Join us for an informative and interactive online conversation to discuss:
Recently, however, states have used emergency declarations to address public health issues that have existed in com-munities for many months and years, though such use has been called into question.1 We explore emer-gency declarations as a legal mechanism for response, describe recent declarations to address a hepatitis A outbreak and the opioid...
