Kentucky HB364 establishes benefits for Kentucky National Guard members, including Commonwealth emergency response pay for state active duty.

Kentucky HB364 amends state law to establish benefits for Kentucky National Guard members. It defines "Commonwealth emergency response pay" as a monetary incentive for members called to state active duty during a declared state of emergency. Members, excluding those serving without pay, receive this pay. The Department of Military Affairs implements the pay, which is adjusted based on other income sources. The Governor retains authority to order Guard members into state active duty for various purposes, including disaster relief and law enforcement.

Kentucky HB364 establishes benefits for Kentucky National Guard members, including Commonwealth emergency response pay for state active duty.

Kentucky HB364 amends state law to establish benefits for Kentucky National Guard members. It defines "Commonwealth emergency response pay" as a monetary incentive for members called to state active duty during a declared state of emergency. Members, excluding those serving without pay, receive this pay. The Department of Military Affairs implements the pay, which is adjusted based on other income sources. The Governor retains authority to order Guard members into state active duty for various purposes, including disaster relief and law enforcement.