Fourth Special Session To Begin Friday; Gov. Tim Walz Wants Another Extension Of Emergency Powers
By WCCO-TV
September 11, 2020 at 6:29 am
Gov. Tim Walz wants to extend his emergency powers for another 30 days and needs the Minnesota Legislature’s approval.
The governor says COVID-19 is still a threat and he needs the ability to respond quickly.
Walz first declared a peacetime state of emergency due to the pandemic in March. Since the legislature is not currently in session, Minnesota law requires that the governor call a special session to get approval for an emergency extension from lawakers.
During the last three special sessions, the Republican-controlled Senate has called for the end of the state of emergency, but the DFL-controlled House has voted to continue to give Walz emergency powers.
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/09/11/fourth-special-session-to-begin-friday-gov-tim-walz-wants-another-extension-of-emergency-powers/
Gonna extend them powers til' at least Nov. 4th I imagine.