SB278 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Phillip W. Williams

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 creates the Alabama State Defense Force as a temporary augmentation to the Alabama National Guard and lets the Adjutant General set rules for how it operates.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 31-2-8 to allow the Governor to organize, equip, train, and maintain the Alabama State Defense Force during periods when the National Guard is in federal service or when the Governor issues an executive order, to augment and assist the National Guard under the Adjutant General. It authorizes the Adjutant General to adopt rules governing the activities and employment of the State Defense Force, with those rules able to be amended as needed. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Alabama National Guard — may be augmented and assisted by the Alabama State Defense Force during periods of federal service.
• Alabama State Defense Force members — will be organized, equipped, trained, and employed as an augmentation force under the Adjutant General; their rules of operation are set by the Adjutant General.
• Governor — gains the authority to organize and authorize the temporary State Defense Force during specified periods.
• Adjutant General — authorized to establish and modify rules governing the activities and employment of the State Defense Force.

Key Provisions

• The Alabama State Defense Force is designated as a temporary augmentation force to the Alabama National Guard, to be organized and maintained during periods when the National Guard is in federal service or when the Governor issues an executive order, under the Adjutant General.
• The Adjutant General may adopt rules governing the activities and employment of the Alabama State Defense Force, and those rules may be amended from time to time as necessary.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Military