ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

Second Regular Session

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

SB 1607: state guard; volunteers

Sponsor: Senator Townsend, LD 16

Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety

Overview

Specifics rules the Governor must issue pertaining to the Arizona State Guard (ASG).

History

The Governor may establish the ASG for the safety and protection of the lives and property of Arizona citizens 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 ASG (A.R.S. § 26-174).

Provisions

1.   Specifies rules issued by the governor pertaining to the ASG must include establishing a chain of command, and a process 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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