New York Senate Votes To Strip Cuomo Of Emergency Powers
The New York State Senate voted 43-20 Friday to curtail Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers—with the full Assembly likely to soon follow—limiting his authority that was greatly expanding during the Covid-19 pandemic as he faces multiple controversies and calls to resign.
The legislation, which lawmakers first announced Tuesday, will repeal emergency powers amassed during the early days of the pandemic, which allow Cuomo to issue directives that can unilaterally alter or create laws without the legislature or local leadership’s approval.
While the bill affects Cuomo’s ability to impose new directives, he can still extend or change existing ones, but there will be a five-day comment period for lawmakers to provide feedback first.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2021/03/05/new-york-senate-votes-to-strip-cuomo-of-emergency-powers/?sh=591810e01c6b
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