SB 1607
Initials FK Page 1 Military Affairs & Public Safety
ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
Senate: JUD DP 7-0-1-0 | 3
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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. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)
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