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Bad bills becoming law: State militia

Posted on 07/20/2011 @ 07:47 PM

SB1495 | Arizona state guard; establishment

Thanks to SB1495, the governor now has the power to create a volunteer militia for “any reason considered to be necessary.” Sounds pretty air-tight! This is a concoction of Sen. Sylvia Allen, who wants this force to be called up by the governor to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border. Allen even admits, though, that more specific guidelines are needed.

We know what you’re thinking: “How can I sign up?” Fortunately, the bill makes these standards as broad as it does the governor's power. According to the bill, those eligible are “capable citizens of the state between the ages of 18 and 45 and of those who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, subject to the laws of the United States and of Arizona.” So if you’re between ages 18 and 45, welcome aboard!