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HF 2694 - Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations - Iowa Key Vote

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Title: Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to recede from amendment and pass a bill that restricts the powers of the governor during declared states of emergency or disaster in Iowa.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits the governor from closing or otherwise regulating a place of worship for any reason, including through the proclamation of a disaster emergency or public health disaster (Sec. 1).

  • Prohibits the enactment of measures during a state of disaster emergency that do any of the following (Sec. 2):

    • Amend laws or regulations for local, county, or state elections without prior legislative approval;

    • Regulate conduct within a private residence; or

    • Require a vaccination.

  • Prohibits the enactment of measures during a public health disaster that would require a private business to cease its operations (Sec. 2).

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Title: Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations

NOTE: THIS CHAMBER HAS REFUSED TO CONCUR WITH THE AMENDMENTS OF THE OPPOSING CHAMBER, HOWEVER NO VOTES WERE TAKEN.

Title: Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that restricts the powers of the governor during declared states of emergency or disaster in Iowa.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits the governor from closing or otherwise regulating a place of worship for any reason, including through the proclamation of a disaster emergency or public health disaster (Sec. 1).

  • Prohibits the enactment of measures during a state of disaster emergency that do any of the following (Sec. 2):

    • Amend laws or regulations for local, county, or state elections without prior legislative approval;

    • Regulate conduct within a private residence; or

    • Require a vaccination.

  • Prohibits the enactment of measures during a public health disaster that would require a private business to cease its operations (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Title: Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations

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