Arizona § 26-174 - Arizona state guard; establishment; purpose; appropriations
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-174 — Arizona state guard; establishment; purpose; appropriations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-174. Arizona state guard; establishment; purpose; appropriations
A. If the national guard of Arizona or a major portion thereof is called into active federal service, or if the national guard or a major portion thereof is alerted for federal service or for any other reason the governor considers to be necessary, the governor may establish an armed force for the safety and protection of the lives and property of the citizens of this state, which shall be known as the Arizona state guard.
B. The Arizona state guard, insofar as practicable, shall be governed by and subject to the laws of this state pertaining to the national guard. The governor shall issue or cause to be issued rules to govern the administration and organization of the Arizona state guard, including establishing a chain of command and a process by which individuals may volunteer and report for duty.
C. Appropriations made to the national guard are deemed appropriated to both the national guard and the Arizona state guard, if the Arizona state guard is established, and any monies that are unexpended from appropriations to the national guard may be used for establishing and maintaining the Arizona state guard.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 26-174
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-174 cover?
Section 26-174 ("Arizona state guard; establishment; purpose; appropriations") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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