Assigned to JUD FOR COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, Second Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1607
state guard; volunteers
Purpose
Requires rules issued to govern the administration and organization of the Arizona State
Guard to include a chain of command and process by which individuals may volunteer and report
for duty.
Background
If the National Guard of Arizona or a major portion thereof is called into active federal
service, or if the National Guard or a major portion thereof is alerted for federal service or for any
other reason the Governor considers to be necessary, the Governor may establish an armed force
for the safety and protection of the lives and property of the citizens of the state which shall be
known as the Arizona State Guard.
The Arizona State Guard must be governed by and subject to Arizona laws pertaining to
the National Guard. The Governor must issue or cause to be issued rules to govern administration
and organization of the State Guard. (A.R.S. ยง 26-174).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the State General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires rules issued by the Governor for the administration and organization of the Arizona
State Guard to include a chain of command and a process by which individuals may volunteer
and report for duty.
2. Makes technical changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 15, 2022
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