This resolution is offered to comply with mcl 30.403.
house Concurrent Resolution No.19
Rep. Greig offered the following concurrent resolution:
Whereas, On March 10, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-04 declaring a state of emergency across the state of Michigan to address the COVID-19 pandemic. This new disease, caused by a novel coronavirus not previously identified in humans, can easily spread from person to person and can result in serious illness or death. There is currently no approved vaccine or antiviral treatment; and
Whereas, On April 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-33 declaring both a state of emergency and state of disaster across the state of Michigan to address the continued spread of COVID-19 and the widespread and severe health, economic, and social harms associated with the pandemic; and
Whereas, It is in the best interest of the state of Michigan to continue to provide resources across the state, and to take appropriate measures in response to the public health emergency to protect public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of more severe and long-lasting impacts on the state; and
Whereas, Pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and Section 3 of the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, MCL 30.403, Governor Whitmer requested on April 1, 2020, that the Legislature approve an extension of the state of emergency and state of disaster for 70 days from the date of this concurrent resolution; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we approve Governor Whitmer’s request for an extension of the state of emergency and state of disaster across the state of Michigan declared on April 1, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for an additional 70 days from the date of this concurrent resolution until June 16, 2020; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.