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OK SB1396
OK SB1396Militia; creating the Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2024. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to militia; creating the Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2024; providing short title; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 41, which relates to composition of militia; modifying requirements for participation in certain militia; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 242, which relates to composition of the Oklahoma State Guard; removing certain limitation on military service; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 243, which relates to compensation; broadening allowed conditions for certain compensation; requiring the Governor to make certain appointment; directing the Adjutant General to authorize certain training; providing for certain compensation; 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 standard for use of firearms in emergency situations; establishing certain responsibilities for county units; providing for funding of county coordinators and county units; requiring development of certain coordination plan; requiring adherence to certain standards; requiring certain notice to registered voters; construing provisions; providing for appointment and approval of interim county coordinators; stating certain powers and duties; requiring provision of certain information; creating certain revolving fund for specified purposes; updating statutory language; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2024, which modifies the composition and structure of the Oklahoma militia. Key provisions include:
- Lowering the minimum age for the militia from 17 to 16 years old, and removing the maximum age of 70 years old (with those under 17 and over 70 exempt from mandatory service).
- Removing the requirement that the Oklahoma State Guard only serve within the state, allowing them to serve elsewhere if needed.
- Authorizing the Governor to appoint a Commandant of the Oklahoma State Guard and Unorganized Militia to oversee the organization.
- Requiring the Adjutant General to authorize regular training for the Oklahoma State Guard and provide compensation for attending.
- Establishing county-level Oklahoma State Guard units that can be immediately mobilized, and allowing the use of privately-owned firearms that meet certain specifications for Guard service.
- Creating a revolving fund to support the county coordinators and equip the county units.
- Requiring the county election boards to provide voter registration information about the Oklahoma State Guard.
The bill aims to revitalize and strengthen the Oklahoma militia system, increasing its capabilities and responsiveness.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 02/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1396&Session=2400 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1396 INT FI | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1396%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1396%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB1396%20INT.PDF |
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