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OK SB860
OK SB860Militia; creating the Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2023. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to militia; creating the Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2023; providing short title; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 41, which relates to composition of militia; modifying requirements for participation in certain militia; establishing certain units within the Oklahoma State Guard; requiring immediate response of certain membership; authorizing requirement for use of privately owned firearms for certain service; establishing requirements for certain firearm; requiring the Adjutant General to promulgate use of firearm standard for emergency situations; establishing certain responsibilities for county units; providing for funding of county units; requiring development of certain coordination plan; requiring adherence to certain standards; requiring certain notice to registered voters; construing provisions; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Sections 242 and 243, which relate to the Oklahoma State Guard Act; modifying requirement for certain service; requiring Governor to make certain appointment; requiring solicitation of nominees for certain positions; establishing requirements and responsibilities for certain positions; setting deadline for initiation of administration of certain units; setting deadline for provision of certain information; directing the Adjutant General to authorize certain training; updating statutory language; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2023," modifies the composition and requirements for the Oklahoma militia, which consists of the National Guard, the Oklahoma State Guard, and the Unorganized Militia. The key provisions include: establishing county-level units of the Oklahoma State Guard that can be immediately deployed; allowing the use of privately owned semiautomatic firearms for militia service; requiring the Adjutant General to develop standards for emergency firearm use; mandating county-level coordination between the Oklahoma State Guard and local law enforcement; and setting timelines for appointing leadership positions and providing training opportunities. The bill also updates statutory language related to the Oklahoma State Guard Act.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 02/07/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb860&Session=2400 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb860&Session=2300 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB860%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB860%20INT.PDF |
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