SB 1607
Initials FK Page 1 Transmitted
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. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note