CORRECTED Jan 18 2011
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REFERENCE TITLE: homeland security; committee; force |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature First Regular Session 2011
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HB 2070 |
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Introduced by Representatives Harper, Burges, Seel: Senators Allen, Smith
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AN ACT
Amending title 26, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 26-128; making an appropriation; relating to state homeland security.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 26, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 26-128, to read:
26-128. Homeland security committee; force; administration
A. The homeland security committee is established consisting of one member who is appointed by the president of the senate, one member who is appointed by the leader of the senate minority caucus, one member who is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one member who is appointed by the leader of the house of representatives minority caucus and five members who are appointed by the governor. The president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives and the governor shall give preference to honorably discharged veterans when making appointments pursuant to this subsection.
B. The homeland security force is established in the executive branch of government. The committee shall advise the homeland security force and make recommendations on its membership and organization.
C. if the governor determines that an emergency exists or that it is necessary to protect lives, property in this state or constitutional liberties, the governor may request able-bodied citizens of this state, except peace officers, firefighters and emergency personnel, who are at least eighteen years of age to volunteer for service in the homeland security force.
D. The homeland security force:
1. Shall be funded by legislative appropriations, contributions and other available monies.
2. Shall not receive compensation, but members are eligible for reimbursement of expenses from the department of emergency and military affairs.
3. Shall have officers with prior military experience who are appointed by the governor pursuant to rules adopted by the adjutant general with advice from the homeland security committee.
4. Shall be under direct control of the governor and receive training under the direction of the adjutant general.
5. Shall attend required training on not more than one Saturday per month and be subject to the orders of appointed officers. Members of the national guard may volunteer to assist in training when not on federal active duty.
6. Is not subject to federal active duty.
7. Is exempt from the code of military justice but is subject to the laws of this state and rules adopted by the adjutant general.
E. A member of the homeland security force shall not use the member's position to advance or promote a political agenda with the media. The adjutant general shall expel a member for violation of this subsection unless the governor determines that the violation was unintentional.
Sec. 2. Appropriation; homeland security force; exemption
A. The sum of $50,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2011-2012 to the department of emergency and military affairs for administration of the homeland security force, including one authorized FTE position.
B. The appropriation made in subsection A of this section is exempt from the provisions of section 35-190, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to lapsing of appropriations.