I read the whole decision (40+ pages). The judges reviewed the history of emergency declaration laws. The laws allowing open ended declarations existed before the 28 day limit, which is found in the constitution provision was enacted.
When the constitutional provision was put in place, it didn't usurp or limit the earlier emergency declarations found in law. The 28 day constitutional limit is connected to a declaration that gives the governor expanded powers beyond those found in the earlier laws. The governor didn't use the constitution's provision when she declared an emergency, so the 28 day limit doesn't apply.
Wow, that logic is like trying to follow a single spaghetti noodle through a whole plate. Thanks for explaining it. I read the decision ... twice and still didn’t get it. I am no lawyer but do read a lot of legal opinions regarding financial / security regulations so I do have some background but this was just .... weird.
Again, thanks for explaining.