National Guard Amendments

Changed the Adjutant General appointment process from annual to a four-year term starting in 2027, with specific rules for vacancies before that date.

Clarified that active service in the U.S. armed forces can count toward the five-year commissioned service requirement if the officer was in the Utah National Guard when they entered federal service.

Added an age limit of 64 years, stating an officer is no longer eligible for the office after reaching that age.

Authorized the State Armory Board to conduct meetings and take official action via electronic means, including email and video conferencing.

Streamlined the process for selling or leasing National Guard property by requiring review from the Legislative Management Committee instead of full legislative approval for every transaction.

Granted military chaplains the authority to solemnize marriages, adding them to the list of individuals legally permitted to perform this function.

Created a new provision allowing the Adjutant General to use current funds to repay student loans for active National Guard members.

Added a specific definition for 'military chaplain' to clarify who qualifies for the new marriage solemnization authority.