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                                                                  AB 1397
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          Date of Hearing:   April 30, 2013

                       ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
                                Al Muratsuchi, Chair
           AB 1397 (Committee on Veterans Affairs) - As Introduced:  March  
                                       6, 2013
           
          SUBJECT  :   State militia: Adjutant General: report to the  
          Governor

           SUMMARY  :   Changes the frequency of reporting by the Adjutant  
          General.  Specifically,  this bill  :  Requires the report of the  
          Adjutant General to the Governor on the spending and activities  
          of the Military Department to be made annually beginning July 1,  
          2014.

           EXISTING LAW  requires the Adjutant General to make a report to  
          the Governor every fourth year, commencing in 1963.  The report  
          shall include a statement of the moneys received and disbursed  
          by the Adjutant General for military purposes, the number and  
          condition of the active militia, and a history of the activities  
          and developments of the Military Department during the preceding  
          four years.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   Unknown at this time.

           COMMENTS  :   The National Guard, formerly a strategic reserve for  
          the Army and Air Force, has been drawn upon so often in the past  
          decade that has essentially become a part of the operational  
          force.  In light of this heavy usage, it no longer makes sense  
          to report to the Governor every fourth year, an annual report is  
          indicated.

          In addition, in the past two years, the Military Department has  
          undertaken a massive culture shift in response to a series of  
          scandals and complaints.  The current Adjutant General has made  
          many changes and several legislative reforms have been  
          instituted, including the creation of a California Military  
          Department Inspector General and the implementation of the  
          California Military Whistleblower Protection Act. More frequent  
          reporting is indicated so that the Governor may keep closer  
          account of the progress of reforms.

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :   









                                                                  AB 1397
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           Support 
           
          None on file.

           Opposition 
           
          None on file.
           
          Analysis Prepared by  :    John Spangler / V. A. / (916) 319-3550