The bill amends the existing law regarding the authority to order the organized militia into service in Arkansas. It introduces a new provision that allows the Adjutant General or the commanding general of the militia, with the Governor's approval, to activate the organized militia for specific purposes. These purposes include matters related to military justice, such as confinement, and providing voluntary support to the Arkansas National Guard or the Department of the Military to address critical staffing shortages.

This legislative change aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the organized militia by clarifying the circumstances under which they can be mobilized. By explicitly allowing for their use in military justice and staffing support, the bill seeks to ensure that the militia can effectively respond to both legal and operational needs within the state's military framework.

Statutes affected:
HB 1515: 12-61-111