Unless a committee of 10 lawmakers votes to reject the declaration, it will take effect within 72 hours of signing.
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Posted inPolitics
Legislative leaders support extension of Lamont’s emergency powers during COVID
The governor’s emergency powers expire Feb. 9 unless he asks lawmakers for an extension within 72 hours of that date.
Posted inHealth, Politics
On script, a party-line vote ratifies Lamont’s emergency powers
Democrats blocked a Republican effort Friday to nullify a gubernatorial declaration that extends Connecticut’s COVID emergency.
Posted inPolitics
CT GOP breaks with Lamont over COVID powers
The last vestiges of bipartisan support for Gov. Ned Lamont’s use of emergency powers to manage the COVID-19 pandemic came undone Wednesday.
Posted inJustice
Lamont’s emergency declaration allows him to order quarantines if necessary
Declaration of a public health emergency gives Lamont a power rarely used by government –the ability to order quarantines.
