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AZ HB2188
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alexander Kolodin
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Arizona National Guard from being called into active duty combat unless Congress declares war or acts under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, or the Arizona Legislature authorizes it by concurrent resolution.
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Defines "active duty combat" as participating in armed conflict, performing hazardous service in a foreign state, or performing duty through an instrumentality of war while in active federal military service.
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Requires the Governor to take all necessary actions to comply with these restrictions on National Guard deployment.
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Establishes legislative findings asserting that Congress, not the Executive Branch, holds constitutional authority over declarations of war and that states should act to remedy unconstitutional federal actions.
Legislative Description
National guard; active duty combat
National Guard
Last Action
House read second time
1/29/2025