Gov. Whitmer, Michigan State of Emergency – 1945 vs 1976 Acts
Does Whitmer using 1945 Act and 1976 Act weaken her position of not needing legislature approval for actions?
"The first of the three orders terminates the existing state of emergency and disaster declarations, and the second asserts that Michigan remains under a state of emergency under the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act of 1945"
"The final order declares a new state of emergency and disaster under the Emergency Management Act of 1976"
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"She’s claiming the power to do so under a 1945 Emergency Powers Act that does not mention the Legislature, nor does it put limits on the duration of the declaration.
A 1976 version of the law, however, specifically limits a gubernatorial declaration of an emergency to 28 days, and requires lawmakers to approve an extension."