Bill > S1334

This bill clarifies the Governor's authority to send the organized militia of Idaho into active duty combat service, defining "active duty combat" as participation in an armed conflict, hazardous service related to conflict in a foreign state, or performing a duty through an instrumentality of war. The bill states that the Governor cannot authorize such deployment unless Congress has officially declared war or the United States has officially called forth the Idaho National Guard for specific federal purposes like executing laws, repelling invasion, or suppressing insurrection. Importantly, this bill does not restrict participation in non-combat federal service, training, administrative duties, or certain defense support missions within the United States.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1334/