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Lawmakers vote to alter catastrophic health law

May 20, 2020 - 00:00
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Lawmakers narrowly approved changes to the law that allows the governor to declare a “catastrophic health emergency” during floor votes, despite objections from critics who said the bill was too restrictive of local officials’ response in future pandemics. Senate Bill 1102, by Rep. Kevin West, modifies the Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers ...

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