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Committee approves bill clarifying governor authority to activate Guard for cyber threats

Senate State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee · February 7, 2019
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Summary

HB 11‑28 clarifies statutory authority for the governor to activate the National Guard for cyber threats and was approved by the committee; Guard testimony emphasized deterrence value of codifying the authority.

House Bill 11‑28 received brief testimony and committee approval by voice vote.

The sponsor said HB 11‑28 places on the books explicit authority for the governor to activate the…

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