GOP lawmakers want governor to show more proof before declaring emergencies

Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Oro Valley, wants a constitutional amendment sent to the ballot to require governors to get the "advice and consent'' of the legislature within a certain period -- perhaps 14 days -- of declaring an emergency. File photo

Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Oro Valley, wants a constitutional amendment sent to the ballot to require governors to get the "advice and consent'' of the legislature within a certain period -- perhaps 14 days -- of declaring an emergency. File photo

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