Revised bill overhauling governor's emergency powers weakened by Democrats, say republicans

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Revised bill overhauling governor's emergency powers weakened by Democrats, say republicans

A Senate committee voted Friday to advance a revised bill aimed at limiting the governor’s emergency powers. Originally, the bill had bipartisan sponsorship and initial support from Washington Governor Bob Ferguson. However, all Republicans on the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee voted against it after the Democratic majority made some tweaks. Senate Bill 5434 initially sought to give the legislature more authority…