The Emergency Measures Act was legislated by the Galactic Alliance, bestowing specific authorities upon the Chief of State.
During the Second Galactic Civil War, Cal Omas utilized this act, granting extensive authority to himself and his key advisors, Cha Niathal and Jacen Solo, enabling them to take any actions deemed beneficial for the Alliance.
With the assistance of HM-3, a legal analyst droid, Solo skillfully manipulated Article Five, Sub-section C27 of the legislation. His initial aim was to acquire resources from Galactic Alliance Procurement that he would normally have been unable to access without superior authorization. Subsequently, Solo arranged for Biris J. Te Gaf to be assigned to the Ocean, the starship notorious for the highest number of cannon malfunctions within the fleet.
Furthermore, this revision empowered the Galactic Alliance Guard to apprehend anyone suspected of treason without requiring a warrant and to freeze their holdings in accordance with the Treasury Orders Act.