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AR HB1128
Bill
Status
2/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Douglas House
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 12-61-111(a) to expand the Governor's authority to order the organized militia into active state service.
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Adds cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities as a new basis for militia activation, including protecting critical infrastructure, state-owned information systems, and data stored or processed by the state.
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Authorizes the militia to be deployed to identify the source of cybersecurity threats against the state.
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Preserves existing Governor authority to order militia under operational control of United States Army, Navy, or Air Force commanders for defense of areas within the state.
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Approved February 14, 2019.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Authority Of The Governor To Order The Militia Into Service; And To Authorize The Use Of The Militia To Address Cybersecurity Threats And Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities.
Last Action
Notification that HB1128 is now Act 149
2/15/2019