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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)
Bill Summary
An Act amending title 26, chapter 1, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 26-164; relating to the national guard.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new restrictions on when Arizona's National Guard can be deployed for active duty combat, requiring an official declaration of war by the United States Congress or a specific constitutional action calling forth the National Guard for executing laws, repelling an invasion, or suppressing an insurrection. The bill defines "active duty combat" as participating in an armed conflict, performing hazardous service related to an armed conflict in a foreign state, or performing a duty through an instrumentality of war. It mandates that the governor must take all necessary actions to ensure compliance with these requirements. The legislation aims to limit the circumstances under which Arizona's National Guard can be sent into combat, effectively giving the state more control over the deployment of its military personnel by requiring a formal congressional declaration of war or a specific constitutional justification for mobilization. This bill represents an attempt to provide additional protections for state National Guard members by setting a higher standard for their deployment into active combat situations.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Wendy Rogers (R)*,
Hildy Angius (R),
Shawnna Bolick (R),
Tim Dunn (R),
David Farnsworth (R),
Mark Finchem (R),
David Gowan (R),
John Kavanagh (R),
Nick Kupper (R),
J.D. Mesnard (R),
Warren Petersen (R),
Janae Shamp (R),
T.J. Shope (R),
Carine Werner (R),
Last Action
House majority caucus: Do pass (on 04/08/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82920 |
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/27/2025 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/528642 |
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/25/2025 Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/528445 |
BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/sb1495s.htm |
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/13/2025 MABS | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/524237 |
BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/sb1495p.htm |
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