[ZoomerCretin]

The 10th amendment gives states nearly unlimited right to enact any law. Many states literally have emergency power laws which grant the Governor essentially dictatorial powers (to create and enforce laws himself; by decree), which was used for lockdowns and mask mandates.

It's a common misconception that arises from state legislatures doing nothing for several decades, but the power is there.

[SuperNinKenDo]

I'm referring to "The State" not "the states". But otherwise, emergency powers are exactly that. At least in theory they are something that provides the state powers it would not normally have for a temporary period. Ideally with some checks against perpetual maintenance.