WA bill to restrict outside National Guard from entering state is signed into law
- Governor Ferguson in Washington signed House Bill 1321 into law on Monday.
- This action followed a December statement by Republican governors, according to the Washington State Standard.
- The new law requires out-of-state National Guard troops to gain approval before entering Washington.
- Ferguson stated, "We welcome collaboration with National Guard forces when warranted, but only with our permission."
- With an emergency clause added, the law took effect immediately, aligning with similar laws in other states.
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WA bill to restrict outside National Guard from entering state is signed into law
During his inaugural address in January, Gov. Bob Ferguson highlighted his support for a bill that would grant the governor authority to limit other states’ National Guard troops from entering Washing
Bill restricting national guard troops from entering Washington signed into law
OLYMPIA, Wash. — National Guard troops entering the state of Washington need to get permission from the governor or be called into service by the president as of Monday. Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill restricting out-of-state military forces from entering the state on Monday. Proponents of the law, including the government himself, pointed to
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