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AL SB2
Bill
Status
2/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Taylor
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AI Summary
SB2 Summary
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Adopts the Alabama Code of Military Justice (ACMJ), a revised military disciplinary code substantially similar to the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, replacing existing Alabama National Guard regulations with expanded commander authority.
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Applies to all Alabama National Guard members during non-mobilized periods and establishes courts-martial and non-judicial punishment procedures including forfeiture of pay and reduction in rank.
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Authorizes Summary and Special Courts-Martial with power to impose bad-conduct discharge and up to one year of incarceration in a county jail.
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Grants commanders disciplinary authority for military-specific offenses including AWOL, insubordination, forgery of official military records, assaults on superiors, and drug-related violations.
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Becomes effective upon Governor's passage and approval, contingent on adoption of implementing guidelines by the Adjutant General per Section 31-2-58, Code of Alabama 1975.
Legislative Description
Alabama National Guard, disciplinary authority and procedures revised, new model military code similar to federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, Secs. 31-2-92 to 31-2-98, inclusive, 31-2-101, 31-2-103, 31-2-127 repealed
National Guard
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Veterans and Military Affairs
2/7/2012