Limited and Open Government
New Restraints on Emergency Powers Aren’t Perfect, But They Are Better
The law, as it now stands, is a marked improvement on what existed before. However, it remains to be seen how well the new restrictions will keep future executive branch employees in check in order to protect essential personal...
Op-Eds
Even in a pandemic, Utah’s executive branch needs a check
The Legislature needs to reassert its authority during this session to ensure that current and future pandemics and emergencies do not trigger excessive executive power.
2021 Bills
HB 169: Legislative Control Over Executive Emergency Powers
This bill exerts greater control over emergency declarations by the executive branch in state and local government.
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