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To: CharlesWayneCT
Per Wisconsin law, the governor can declare a state of emergency, which then grants him certain powers. However, that power is limited. One of the limits is that the state of emergency cannot exceed 60 days unless it is extended by the legislature.

He declared the state of emergency on March 12. Which means, if we follow the law, it expires on May 11th unless the legislature extends it.

Here it the actual law:

323.10  Declaration by governor. The governor may issue an executive order declaring a state of emergency for the state or any portion of the state if he or she determines that an emergency resulting from a disaster or the imminent threat of a disaster exists. If the governor determines that a public health emergency exists, he or she may issue an executive order declaring a state of emergency related to public health for the state or any portion of the state and may designate the department of health services as the lead state agency to respond to that emergency. If the governor determines that the emergency is related to computer or telecommunication systems, he or she may designate the department of administration as the lead agency to respond to that emergency. A state of emergency shall not exceed 60 days, unless the state of emergency is extended by joint resolution of the legislature. A copy of the executive order shall be filed with the secretary of state. The executive order may be revoked at the discretion of either the governor by executive order or the legislature by joint resolution.

62 posted on 05/13/2020 5:42:34 PM PDT by T. P. Pole
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To: T. P. Pole; All
A state of emergency shall not exceed 60 days, unless the state of emergency is extended by joint resolution of the legislature.

*BOOM*

Isn't it funny...if Governor Walker was still our Governor, every Dem across Wisconsin would've had that tattooed on their arse, and run around buck-nekid the MINUTE Governor Walker had called a State of Emergency, LOL!

Thank GOODNESS we didn't have to witness THAT!

64 posted on 05/13/2020 5:58:53 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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