HB737 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Duwayne Bridges

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

National Guard, State Defense Force, further provided for as augmentation force, Adjutant General authorized to adopt rules, Sec. 31-2-8 am'd

Summary

The bill designates the Alabama State Defense Force as a temporary augmentation to the Alabama National Guard and lets the Adjutant General set rules for its operation.

What This Bill Does

It creates a temporary Alabama State Defense Force to augment the National Guard during periods when the National Guard is in federal service or when the Governor issues an executive order. It authorizes the Adjutant General to adopt rules governing the State Defense Force's activities and employment, with the ability to amend those rules as needed. The State Defense Force would be disbanded and discharged from state service once the National Guard returns from federal service and resumes National Guard status.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama State Defense Force, who would serve as a temporary augmentation unit to the Alabama National Guard during federal service or Governor-ordered activation.
• The Alabama National Guard, which would be augmented by the State Defense Force and operate under the Adjutant General's command during such periods.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Alabama State Defense Force as a temporary augmentation force to the Alabama National Guard to be organized during periods when the National Guard is in federal service or when the Governor directs activation, similar in purpose to the National Guard.
• Authorizes the Adjutant General to adopt rules governing the activities and employment of the State Defense Force, with the rules subject to amendment as needed.
• States that the State Defense Force, when activated, would be disbanded and discharged from state service and return to National Guard status once the National Guard is released from federal service.
• Provides that the act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it (or otherwise becomes law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Military