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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/16/2024
02/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the Wyoming national guard; providing legislative findings; prohibiting the release of the Wyoming national guard into active duty combat as specified; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, the Defend the Guard Act, prohibits the Wyoming National Guard from being released into active duty combat unless the U.S. Congress has officially declared war or taken explicit action to call forth the National Guard. The bill defines "active duty combat" and "official declaration of war," and it requires the Governor to comply with the bill's requirements. The bill does not limit the Governor's ability to deploy the National Guard for domestic defense support missions within the U.S. and its territories.
Sponsors (8)
Ocean Andrew (R)*,
Lynn Hutchings (R)*,
Bob Ide (R)*,
Jared Olsen (R)*,
Karlee Provenza (D)*,
Chris Rothfuss (D)*,
Daniel Singh (R)*,
Cyrus Western (R)*,
Last Action
Did not Consider for Introduction (on 02/16/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0195 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Introduced/HB0195.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Fiscal/HB0195.pdf |
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