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Lawmakers had tense exchanges with members of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration Thursday over legislation that would curb the governor’s emergency powers.
Those bills, including HB1123 and SB407, are a reaction to Holcomb’s orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. They would empower the General Assembly to act during long-term emergencies and would handcuff the governor from taking some of the same steps he took during the pandemic.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said the emergency powers are crucial.
“Because of the foresight of this body decades ago to create this once-in-a-lifetime emergency authorities, we have been able to save lives through COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and PPE distribution,” Box said.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages Hoosiers to plan now for extreme weather as Indiana recognizes Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 14-20, as proclaimed by Gov. Eric