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COLUMBUS State Rep. Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) on Wednesday supported legislation that repeals the nuclear subsidy created by House Bill 6 from the 133rd General Assembly and establishes legislative oversight over orders issued during a state of emergency.
This legislation, known as Senate Bill 22, provides the legislature the ability to oversee orders issued by any department under the administration in response to public health emergencies. Orders may be extended or rescinded by the General Assembly.
“I’ve heard from my constituents loud and clear that they do not want unchecked power from one branch of government during a pandemic,” said Rep. Riedel. “This is a long overdue step that restores checks and balances to protect the functioning of our government.”