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Panel debates replacing 'militia' language with 'National Guard' in state law
Summary
Lawmakers and public witnesses clashed over language changes in Senate Bill 947A that would replace references to "organized militia" with "National Guard" and remove references to an "unorganized militia." Supporters called the change a matter of respect; opponents said deleting historic language raises constitutional and volunteer‑capacity
The House Committee on Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans opened a public hearing Thursday on Senate Bill 947A, a measure that replaces references to "organized militia" with "National Guard" in state statutes and removes references to an "unorganized militia," legislative staff told the committee.
What the bill does: LPRO staff summarized the measure: "Senate Bill 947A replaces organized militia with National Guard and statute. It removes unorganized militia and references to that term from statute and replaces it with general public and statute relating to the draft. It removes references to misdemeanors for failing to report for the draft and for hindering National Guard military duties." Staff also noted no fiscal or revenue…
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