Lawmakers vote to alter catastrophic health law

The bill would require the governor to notify the Legislature of requested powers prior to a catastrophic health emergency declaration.


Lawmakers narrowly approved changes to the law that allows the governor to declare a “catastrophic health emergency” during Wednesday’s floor votes, despite objections from critics who said the bill was too restrictive of local officials’ response in future pandemics.

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Lawmakers vote to alter catastrophic health law