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State Military Reserve Act

May 19, 2025 6:29 amMay 19, 2025 6:29 am

The Military and Veterans Code, in Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 3, provides the State Military Reserve Act. Section 550 provides that, whenever any part of the National Guard of this state is in active federal service, or when Congress...

Burial of Veterans in California

May 3, 2025 2:30 amMay 3, 2025 7:33 pm

The Military and Veterans Code, in Division 4, Chapter 5, Article 2, deals with the burial of veterans and their dependents. Section 940 defines the term “veteran.” Section 940.5 defines the terms “burial” and “interment.” Section 941 states that Article...

Pay and Allowances for State Militia

May 2, 2025 2:30 amMay 2, 2025 2:31 am

Military and Veterans Code Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 5, Article 1, concerns pay and allowances for the state militia. Section 320 requires officers and warrant officers on active duty in the service of the State to receive the same...

Supportive Housing for Veterans

March 8, 2025 2:30 amMarch 8, 2025 2:31 am

The Military and Veterans Code, in Division 4, Chapter 6, Article 3.3, provides for supportive housing for veterans in this state that is funded by tax credits and private activity bonds. Section 987.300 provides that, if a qualified entity is...

California’s Military Department

February 17, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 17, 2025 2:31 am

California has a Military Department in the Military and Veterans Code, Division 1, Chapter 1. Section 50 provides that there is in the State Government the Military Department. Section 51 specifies that the Military Department includes the office of the...

Privileges and Penalties of State Militia

January 12, 2025 2:30 amJanuary 12, 2025 2:31 am

Military and Veterans Code Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 7, provides privileges and penalties for the state militia. Section 389 defines the following terms: “temporary military leave of absence,” “public employee, “public agency,” “armed forces,” and “recognized military service.” Section...

California’s Military Academies

December 31, 2024 9:23 amDecember 31, 2024 9:23 am

The Military and Veterans Code, Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 2, provides for military academies under the California Cadet Corps and voluntary organizations. Section 530 states that, in any military academy, having not less than 80 students, uniformed, drilled, and instructed...