Bill 99 — Emergency Powers Accountability and Sunset Act | Cascadia
Fixed sunsets, legislative renewal, judicial review, and independent audits for extraordinary executive powers in BC.
Key provisions
- Fixed sunset periods: emergency powers expire after 21 days unless renewed by Legislative Assembly vote
- Legislative renewal requirement: each 30-day extension requires a recorded floor vote with public justification
- Judicial review standing: any BC resident may challenge emergency powers in BC Supreme Court
- Independent audit: Auditor General reviews emergency-powers expenditures within 90 days of declaration end
- Transparency log: all emergency orders and regulations published within 24 hours of issuance
- Retrospective accountability report: government must table a full accounting of emergency actions within 6 months
How to vote
Visit cascadia.vote/bills/99 to read the full bill and cast your vote. Options typically include: Yes — build the plan, No — keep current systems, Revise — needs stronger safeguards, or Pilot first — prove it small.
This is a draft civic proposal for public discussion. It is not enacted legislation.
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