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NM HB277

NM HB277
State Defense Force Changes


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Introduced
01/30/2018
In Committee
02/14/2018
Crossed Over
02/12/2018
Passed
Dead
02/15/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO THE NEW MEXICO STATE DEFENSE FORCE; CHANGING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UTILIZATION OF THE STATE DEFENSE FORCE; REMOVING THE AGE LIMIT FOR STATE DEFENSE FORCE MEMBERS; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL POWERS TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the New Mexico State Defense Force. It removes the age limit for State Defense Force members, allowing them to be 18 years old or older. It also allows the Adjutant General, rather than the Governor, to prescribe the uniform and insignia of the State Defense Force. Additionally, it clarifies the workers' compensation benefits for State Defense Force members, specifying that they are covered during "militia duty" but not during "cadre duty" which refers to normal training and organizational activities. Finally, the bill grants the Adjutant General additional powers to call up the State Defense Force when needed to assist the National Guard.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

[LD 19] Action postponed indefinitely (on 02/14/2018)

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