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Florida League of Cities

Emergency Management Powers of Political Subdivisions (Oppose – Preemption)

CS/HB 945 (Rommel) creates and defines the term "significant emergency orders" to mean any order or ordinance issued by a local government that places limits on residents of certain rights. The bill mandates that all significant emergency orders automatically expire seven days after issuance, but they may be extended, as necessary, in seven-day increments for a total duration of not more than 42 days. (Branch)