SB269 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Mar 30, 2022

Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Governor, authorize the appoint honorary generals in the National Guard
Summary: SB269 would authorize the Governor to appoint honorary generals in the Alabama National Guard, with Senate confirmation, for qualified retired officers.
What This Bill Does
The Governor may appoint honorary generals from Alabama National Guard officers who have at least 25 years of service and retired as a colonel, based on the Adjutant General's recommendation and Senate confirmation. Honorary generals may wear the National Guard uniform with a one-star insignia when representing the Governor at certain military functions or with Adjutant General approval. The appointment provides no additional benefits beyond the honorary title.

Who It Affects
Retired Alabama National Guard officers who have 25+ years of service and retired as colonels could be considered for appointment as honorary generals.
The Governor, the Adjutant General, and the Alabama Senate are involved in the appointment process (recommendation and confirmation).

Key Provisions
Governor may appoint honorary generals upon the Adjutant General's recommendation and Senate confirmation.
Appointees must be Alabama National Guard officers with at least 25 years of service and retired at the rank of colonel.
Honorary generals may wear the National Guard uniform with a one-star insignia when representing the Governor at military functions or with Adjutant General approval.
Honorary generals receive no other benefits related to the honorary appointment.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law.

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Subjects: Governor