Normally the last paragraph of a bill. Neither house of the legislature can suspend the constitutional rule requiring a bill to be read on three separate days if a bill does not have an emergency clause. The specific language of the emergency clause also determines whether a bill that receives a two-thirds record vote in both houses can take effect immediately after the governor signs the bill or files it without a signature.
a provision that allows a bill or a portion of a bill to take effect immediately after the governor signs it or after the Legislature overrides the governor's veto.
A statement in a bill that indicates the act shall take immediate effect.
A statement added to the end of a measure which causes the act to become effective before the accustomed date. An emergency clause either sets a specific date or is effective immediately, which means that the measure will take effect on the date of its signature into law. NOTE: emergency clauses may not be attached to bills which would raise revenue.
A section of the bill that sets the effective date of the measure.
a clause which gives the government the right to override the central bank in exceptional circumstances
A provision allowing legislation to take effect as soon as it is signed by the governor.
A statement in the bill indicating the act shall take effect after signature of the Governor and prior to the normal effective date (August 28).
Language that may be included in the final section of a legislative bill to specify an immediate implementation date. | Senator Vanderheld suggested that an emergency clause be added to the bill so it could help farmers sooner. [ Lesson 4
Provision in a bill that it become effective immediately upon approval by the governor rather than 90 days after adjournment.
Due to an emergency, the law becomes effective when signed by the Governor.
A clause, usually inserted at the end of emergency legislation, that sets the effective date of the measure. That date is usually the date the Governor approves the measure but it may be some other date.
