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AL SB25
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes active service pay for Alabama State Defense Force (ASDF) members at half National Guard pay for periods under 15 days, and equal to National Guard pay for periods over 15 days.
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Authorizes the Governor to activate the ASDF to execute state law, suppress riots or insurrections, or provide disaster assistance, in addition to existing National Guard activation authority.
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Requires ASDF officer commissions from the Governor, with Lieutenant Colonel rank requiring honorably discharged veteran status, Colonel rank requiring prior federal commissioned officer service, and general officer rank requiring prior field grade officer service.
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Mandates State Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee approval of ASDF general officer promotions before gubernatorial approval.
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Permits sheriffs, local law enforcement agencies, and the Alabama State Office of Emergency Management to request ASDF activation for disasters, civil disturbances, and other emergencies.
Legislative Description
Armed forces, Alabama State Defense Force (ASDF), provide pay for members, authorization for Governor to activate, further provided, commissioning of officers and specify qualifications, provided, Secs. 31-2-37, 31-2-46, 31-2-69, 31-2-70 am'd.
Armed Forces
Last Action
Rereferred to Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
2/15/2022