Publications
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Research & Commentary: Iowa House Introduces Legislation That Would Restrict Governor’s Emergency Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Iowa House of Representatives has introduced legislation that would reform Iowa’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Iowa House File 2694 would limit the governor’s authority to regulate places of worship, conduct within private residences, elections, business operations, and vaccinations during a state of disaster emergency. HF 2694 would stipulate the process required for the governor to enact a […] -
Research & Commentary: Iowa House Introduces Study Legislation That Would Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Iowa House of Representatives has introduced legislation that would reform Iowa’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Iowa House Study Bill 726 would limit the governor’s emergency powers, strengthen protections for religious institutions and individual health autonomy, and increase legislative oversight during disaster and public health emergencies in Iowa. HSB 726 would stipulate the process required for the governor […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in Minnesota
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The North Star State is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. Minnesota House File 4034 would expand access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The core principle in this legislation is the right of any patient to […] -
Research & Commentary: Florida Senate Introduces Legislation That Would Tidy Up Governor’s Emergency Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Florida Senate has introduced legislation that would reform Florida’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Florida Senate Joint Resolution 1584 proposes constitutional amendments requiring Senate confirmation for gubernatorial appointments and removals, and mandates legislative approval for extending states of emergency beyond 60 days. This bill follows similar landmark legislation that was signed into law in Tennessee last session. Specifically, Tennessee […] -
Research & Commentary: Florida House Introduces Legislation That Would Tidy Up Governor’s Emergency Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Florida House of Representatives has introduced legislation that would reform Florida’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Florida House Joint Resolution 1527 proposes constitutional amendments requiring Senate confirmation for gubernatorial appointments and removals, and mandates legislative approval for extending states of emergency beyond 60 days. This bill follows similar landmark legislation that was signed into law in Tennessee last […] -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Legislature Introduces Bill That Would Specify Governor’s Emergency Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -This week, the Tennessee House Public Service Subcommittee conducted a hearing on House Bill 132, legislation that reforms Tennessee’s gubernatorial emergency powers. HB 132 ensures that all actions taken by a governor during a time of emergency would not violate the rights of Tennessee citizens as granted by the Constitution of Tennessee and the U.S. Constitution’s […] -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Legislature Introduces Bill That Would Make Governor Accountable to State Constitution
Publication -Research and Commentaries -This week, the Tennessee House Public Service Subcommittee conducted a hearing on House Bill 324, legislation that reforms Tennessee’s emergency powers of the governor to ensure that all actions taken comport with the Constitution of Tennessee. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans saw their respective governors wield unprecedented power with seemingly unlimited emergency declarations. This overnight […] -
Research & Commentary: Protections Against Big Tech Censorship Are Integral in Alabama’s Next Legislative Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation that would protect Alabamans’ free speech on social media platforms is an integral and timely policy goal that should be considered in 2025. States around the nation have introduced legislation with the same objective in mind since the peak of blatant censorship throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. These various bills have manifested in myriad ways, […] -
A Letter to All States in 2024: Check Your Governor’s Emergency Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -As all states begin to ring in the New Year with fresh legislative sessions and new legislative agendas, it is as good of a time as ever to remember that governors are not Gods. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, almost every state in the union saw some type of legislation that attempted to […] -
Research & Commentary: Virginia Senate Bill Would Limit the Duration of Executive Orders
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Virginia that would create common sense restrictions of Governors during a state of emergency. -
Research & Commentary: Virginia Senate Bill Would Limit the Duration of Executive Orders
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Virginia that would limit the duration of executive orders during a state of emergency. -
Research & Commentary: Washington Legislature Attempts to Reassert Itself Into State of Emergency Protocols
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Washington that Would Address State of Emergency Protocols -
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Special Session Senate Considering Creating Limitations on Declaration of Disaster Emergencies
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Pennsylvania that would create limitations on declaration of disaster emergencies. -
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Considering Amending the Authority of the Governor During a State of Emergency While in Special Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in West Virginia that deals with declared states of emergency. -
Testimony Before the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization Regarding Assembly Bill 1687
Publication -Testimony -Samantha Fillmore testifies before the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization regarding gubernatorial powers during a state of emergency -
Research & Commentary: California Assembly Taking Steps to Rein in Gubernatorial Power
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in California that would amend the California Emergency Services Act to limit gubernatorial power. -
Research & Commentary: Michigan House of Representatives Standing Up to Big Tech for Political Candidates
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Michigan that would challenge big tech when it comes to free speech on social media platforms. -
Research & Commentary: Ohio House Bill Challenging Big Tech Is Now in the Senate
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Ohio that would provide citizens an avenue to bring action against social media platforms for censoring or deplatforming them. -
Testimony Before the Michigan House Committee on Oversight Regarding House Bill 6202
Publication -Testimony -Samantha Fillmore Testifies before the Michigan House Committee on Oversight Regarding Gubernatorial Powers During a State of Energy Emergency. -
Research & Commentary: Michigan House Considering Gubernatorial Limitations during a State of Energy Emergency
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Michigan that would create gubernatorial limitations during a state of energy emergency. -
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Assembly Considering Common Sense Restrictions For Current and Future Governors
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in New Jersey that would place common sense restrictions on the governor during a state of emergency. -
Research & Commentary: Kansas Legislature Doubles Down on the Importance of Freedom of Worship
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Kansas that would amend the Kansas Emergency Management Act -
Research & Commentary: Kansas Senate Reining in Governor’s Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Kansas that places restrictions on Governor's state of disaster emergency powers -
Research & Commentary: Kansas Committee on Federal and State Affairs Is Seeking to Add Legislative Checks to Gubernatorial State of Disaster Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Kansas that would rein in Governor's powers during a state of disaster.
