ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

Second Regular Session

Senate: JUD DP 7-0-1-0 | 3rd Read 28-0-2-0

House: MAPS DP 7-6-1-1 | 3rd Read 31-27-2-0

SB 1607: state guard; volunteers

Sponsor: Senator Townsend, LD 16

Transmitted to the Governor

Overview

Outlines rules the Governor must issue regarding the Arizona State Guard. 

History

The Governor may establish an Arizona State Guard if the Arizona National Guard is called into active federal service, alerted for federal service or for any other reason the Governor considers necessary. (A.R.S. § 26-174)

Statute currently states the Governor must issue, or cause to be issued, rules to govern the administration and organization of the state guard. (A.R.S. § 26-174)

Provisions

1.   Requires the Governor to issue rules that govern the Arizona State Guard including establishing a chain of command and procedures for individuals to volunteer and report for duty. (Sec. 1)

2.   ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteMakes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

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