The proposed bill HB2276 allows the Governor of Arizona to call upon the state militia for active duty in specific situations, including repelling invasions, suppressing insurrections, enforcing state laws, guarding prisoners, and transporting prisoners. This expands the Governor's authority to utilize the militia in various emergency scenarios to ensure public safety and law enforcement.

Additionally, the bill exempts members of the state militia from the certification requirements set by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) when they are called into active duty. This change aims to streamline the process of mobilizing the militia during emergencies by removing the need for certification, which is typically required for peace officers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 26-128