SB 921 Summary

• Establishes requirements for California's Military Department Inspector General, including appointment by the Governor for a four-year term with removal protection except for good cause, and bars from serving more than two consecutive terms

• Creates the California Military Whistleblower Protection Act prohibiting restrictions on Military Department members communicating with Congress, the Governor, Legislature, or inspectors general, and prohibits reprisals such as unfavorable personnel actions in response to protected communications

• Requires the Inspector General to investigate complaints of misconduct upon written request from specified persons, with such requests protected from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act

• Mandates the Inspector General submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature describing significant problems and investigations, and quarterly public reports on completed investigations with discretionary redaction of sensitive information

• Requires the Military Department to provide annual training to civil service employees regarding the Inspector General's role and employee rights under whistleblower protection laws