military affairs commission
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Overview
This bill establishes a Military Affairs Commission in Arizona to advise the governor and legislature on issues related to military installations, defense industries, and veterans. The commission will focus on preserving and enhancing existing military facilities, attracting new defense-related businesses, and supporting military families. It will also manage a fund to support these efforts and conduct an annual report on the state’s military and defense industry landscape.
Key provisions
- The commission will consist of diverse members including military veterans, local elected officials, and representatives from defense industries.
- The commission will manage a fund to support military installation preservation and enhancement projects.
- The commission will develop criteria for awarding funds from the military installation fund.
- The commission will annually recommend a priority listing of monies for the department of emergency and military affairs.
- The commission will study issues relating to veterans, active duty, national guard, and reserve members.
- The commission will recommend projects that enhance the military value of existing installations and support economic development.
- The commission will produce an annual report on military installations and defense-related businesses in Arizona.
- The commission is exempt from certain federal regulations related to base closure processes.
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