If enacted, this bill would amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section (26-164) that prohibits the National Guard of Arizona from being deployed into active duty combat without an official declaration of war or an explicit call from the U.S. Congress. The Governor would be required to take all necessary actions to comply with this prohibition. This change aims to ensure that any deployment of the National Guard aligns with federal constitutional requirements.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to the new provisions. "Active duty combat" is specified to include participating in armed conflict, performing hazardous services related to such conflicts, or duties involving instruments of war. It also clarifies that an "official declaration of war" refers to a declaration made by the U.S. Congress. These definitions and prohibitions would be inserted into the existing legal framework, thereby updating the current statutes governing the National Guard's deployment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 26-164