HB1515

House Bill 1515 amends Arkansas state law concerning the authority to order members of the Arkansas National Guard into active state service. The bill grants the Adjutant General, with the Governor's approval, the power to activate National Guard personnel for two specific purposes when federal Title 32 orders are unavailable. First, it allows for the activation of personnel to support military justice proceedings, including roles such as judges, counsel, witnesses, and court staff. Second, it authorizes the use of the National Guard on a voluntary basis to address critical staffing shortages related to security and essential military operations. The legislation seeks to ensure that the Arkansas National Guard can maintain operational functionality and administrative legal processes even when federal authorities do not cover the specific duty status.