Bill > HB3712

This bill makes various modifications to the Oklahoma Military Code, including: - Clarifying the composition and responsibilities of the Military Department and the Adjutant General, who serves as the executive and administrative head. The Adjutant General must have at least 3 years of service in the Oklahoma National Guard and is compensated at the same rate as a federally-recognized Major General. - Expanding the Adjutant General's authority, such as the ability to arm members of the state military forces, establish a scholarship program, and serve as the chief of fire protection and police units. - Modifying provisions related to the organization, compensation, oaths, discharges, and discipline of National Guard personnel, including updating references from "enlisted men" to "enlisted personnel." - Creating a new revolving fund called the "Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retirement Pay Revolving Fund" to provide supplemental retirement pay to certain eligible National Guard members. - Making various other updates to the Oklahoma Uniform Code of Military Justice, including codifying the federal Manual for Courts-Martial and prohibiting the use of marijuana by state military forces. The bill is intended to modernize and clarify the Oklahoma Military Code, with a focus on the structure and authorities of the Adjutant General and the state military forces.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3712&Session=2400