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- Assembly Bill 1835 would limit the governor's unilateral emergency powers to 90 days unless the Legislature extends them.
- Introduced by Assemblymember James Gallagher, the bill seeks checks and balances on executive power, which Gallagher says were abused during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The measure contrasts with the current practice, where the governor holds complete authority over state agencies during emergencies, and would require legislative review.
