House Bill No. 2769 amends various sections of the Oklahoma Statutes concerning the Oklahoma Military Department, particularly focusing on the qualifications and duties of the Adjutant General. Key changes include raising the service requirement for the Adjutant General from three to eight years in the Oklahoma National Guard and ensuring their compensation aligns with that of a Major General on federal active duty. The bill also expands the Adjutant General's authority to arm military members, accept donations for National Guard programs, and manage fire protection and police units. Additionally, it introduces the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program for tuition support and establishes the Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retirement Pay Revolving Fund, while also addressing domestic violence offenses and prohibiting marijuana use among military forces.

The bill further revises the Oklahoma Military Code by allowing the Governor or Adjutant General to delegate nonjudicial punishment powers to a commanding officer of the same force component as the accused. It restricts rank reductions for E-8 or E-9 members to those imposed by a Brigadier General or the Adjutant General and clarifies members' rights during nonjudicial punishment, including appeal rights and conditions for court-martial demands. New provisions also address educational assistance entitlements for Guard members and their dependents, stipulating service requirements for transferring benefits. The bill repeals outdated laws and is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
House Committee Substitute: 44-940b
Floor (House): 44-940b
Engrossed: 44-940B
Enrolled (final version): 44-940B