AB 1508: Governor’s Military Council.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2025-10-01
Current Status:
Passed
(2025-10-01: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 199, Statutes of 2025.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
Existing law establishes the Governors Military Council that advises the Governor on efforts to retain military installations and operations within the state. Under existing law, members of the council are appointed by the Governor and include bipartisan representatives from the Senate and Assembly, as specified. Existing law repeals the law establishing the council on January 1, 2026.
This bill would extend the repeal date for those provisions until January 1, 2031.
Existing law establishes the Governors Military Council that advises the Governor on efforts to retain military installations and operations within the state. Under existing law, members of the council are appointed by the Governor and include bipartisan representatives from the Senate and Assembly, as specified. Existing law repeals the law establishing the council on January 1, 2026.
This bill would extend the repeal date for those provisions until January 1, 2031.
Existing law establishes the Governors Military Council that advises the Governor on efforts to retain military installations and operations within the state. Under existing law, members of the council are appointed by the Governor and include bipartisan representatives from the Senate and Assembly, as specified. Existing law repeals the law establishing the council on January 1, 2026.
This bill would extend the repeal date for those provisions until January 1, 2031.
(a)There is in the state government a Governors Military Council (council) that shall serve under the direction of the Military Department and consist of members appointed by the Governor. The council shall advise the Governor on efforts to retain military installations and operations within the state that are necessary for the defense of the nation, and to coordinate and focus those efforts.
(b)The council shall include, but not be limited to, bipartisan representatives from the Senate and Assembly. Senate representatives shall be nominated by the Senate Committee on Rules, and Assembly representatives shall be nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(c)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2031, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2031, deletes or extends that date.
(a)There is in the state government a Governors Military Council (council) that shall serve under the direction of the Military Department and consist of members appointed by the Governor. The council shall advise the Governor on efforts to retain military installations and operations within the state that are necessary for the defense of the nation, and to coordinate and focus those efforts.
(b)The council shall include, but not be limited to, bipartisan representatives from the Senate and Assembly. Senate representatives shall be nominated by the Senate Committee on Rules, and Assembly representatives shall be nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(c)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2031, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2031, deletes or extends that date.
(a)There is in the state government a Governors Military Council (council) that shall serve under the direction of the Military Department and consist of members appointed by the Governor. The council shall advise the Governor on efforts to retain military installations and operations within this the state that are necessary for the defense of the nation, and to coordinate and focus those efforts.
(b)The council shall include, but not be limited to, bipartisan representatives from both houses of the Legislature. the Senate and Assembly. Senate representatives shall be nominated by the Senate Committee on Rules Rules, and Assembly representatives shall be nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(c)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2031, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2026, 2031, deletes or extends that date.
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| Oct 1, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 199, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m. |
| Sep 4, 2025 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2524.). |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 29, 2025 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29). |
| Aug 18, 2025 | In committee: Referred to suspense file. |
| Jul 15, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (July 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Referred to Com. on M. & V.A. |
| Jun 4, 2025 | In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 1998.) |
| May 27, 2025 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| May 23, 2025 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 23). |
| Apr 23, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file. |
| Apr 9, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Referred to Com. on M. & V.A. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee April 3. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Read first time. To print. |
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Location
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Votes
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| Sep 4, 2025 | Special Consent AB1508 M. & V.A. (Schiavo) By Menjivar | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 29, 2025 | Do pass | Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| Aug 18, 2025 | Placed on suspense file | Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| Jul 14, 2025 | Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar | Senate Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs |
Passed |
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| Jun 3, 2025 | AB 1508 M. & V. A. Assembly Third Reading By SCHIAVO | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 23, 2025 | Do pass. | Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| American Legion, Department Of California | ** Support | |
| Amvets, Department Of California | ** Support | |
| California State Commanders Veterans Council | ** Support | |
| Military Officers of America, California Council of Chapters | ** Support | |
| Vietman Veterans of America, California State Council | ** Support |
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | AB 1508 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: AB 1508
Author: Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Introduced: 3/3/25
Vote: 21
SENATE MILITARY & VETERANS COMMITTEE: 5-0, 7/14/25
AYES: Archuleta, Grove, McNerney, Menjivar, Umberg
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: 7-0, 8/29/25
AYES: Caballero, Seyarto, Cabaldon, Dahle, Grayson, Richardson, Wahab
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 6/3/25 - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: Governor’s Military Council
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This bill extends the establishment of the Governor’s Military Council until January 1, 2031.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
- Codifies the existence of the Governor’s Military Council, serving under the direction of the California Military Department and consisting of members appointed by the Governor.
- Requires that members of the council include, but not be limited to, bipartisan representatives from both houses of the Legislature, with Senate representatives appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and representatives from the Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
- Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2026.
This bill extends the sunset date of the Governor’s Military Council from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031.
Background
California is home to more than 30 federal military installations that are vital to our national security and the United States Department of Defense directly employs more than 236,000 people in California. In an effort to protect and expand the military’s vital role in national security and California’s economy, on March 29, 2013, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. established the Governor’s Military Council and appointed former Congresswoman and Under Secretary of State Ellen Tauscher as chair. The Governor’s Military Council works to protect California’s military installations and operations amid ongoing United States Department of Defense budget cuts, and leverage changes in federal military strategy to position the state to continue innovation and leadership in its military mission.
In its few short years, the GMC has proved uniquely valuable in building connections between military commanders in the state and elected officials, and does so at minimal cost. According to California’s military leadership, the GMC “has served as important champions on quality of life issues that impact the nation’s military service members, veterans, and their families.” They also stated that the GMC’s annual Defense Summit “serves as an important gathering of state and local officials, military leaders, the defense industry, and other critical stakeholders to meet and discuss pressing and emerging issues impacting the military in the state.”
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
The Governor’s Military Council is responsible for the coordination and management of the GMC. Since 2014, the CMD has received for this purpose an annual $85,000 General Fund (GF) budget appropriation, $45,000 for half of a full-time position, and $40,000 for administrative and operating expenses.
The CMD indicates the current cost to administer the GMC is approximately $554,000 annually. This includes two staff positions ($513,000), and operating costs ($41,000), which is primarily expended for council members' travel and lodging for quarterly conferences. The $85,000 annual budget allocation covers only the operating costs and part of one position.
As a result, the CMD incurs approximately $469,000 annually in unbudgeted costs to support the GMC. According to the CMD, the bulk of these costs come from the reassignment of an existing State Active Duty Staff Officer (Colonel) to the GMC at an approximate cost of $330,000 annually. The CMD indicates it has no discretionary funds to continue its support of the GMC and will request additional GF monies in fiscal year 2026-27 if this bill is enacted.
SUPPORT: (Verified 8/29/25)
Vietman Veterans of America, California State Council
Military Officers of America, California Council of Chapters
California State Commanders Veterans Council
Amvets, Department of California
American Legion, Department of California
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/29/25)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the author: This bill extends the sunset of the GMC, which has been instrumental in fostering relationships between state military leaders and elected officials, all at a low cost. On March 29, 2013, then-Governor Jerry Brown announced the creation of the GMC to support and grow military operations in California. As federal leaders consider cuts and realignment of federal military operations, the GMC articulates the unique military value of California's diverse network of installations and the Californians and businesses supporting them. The GMC also supports the efforts of local and regional organizations to improve partnerships with military installations in their communities.
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 6/3/25
AYES: Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Ávila Farías, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Caloza, Carrillo, Castillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, Dixon, Elhawary, Ellis, Flora, Fong, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark González, Hadwick, Haney, Harabedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Kalra, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Ransom, Celeste Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Soria, Stefani, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, Zbur, Rivas
NO VOTE RECORDED: DeMaio
Prepared by: Bill Herms / M.&V.A. / (916) 651-1503
8/29/25 21:16:58
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Senator Anna Caballero, Chair
2025 - 2026 Regular Session
AB 1508 (Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs) - Governor’s Military Council
Version: March 3, 2025 | Policy Vote: M.&V.A. 5 - 0 |
Urgency: No | Mandate: No |
Hearing Date: August 18, 2025 | Consultant: Lenin Del Castillo |
Bill Summary:
This bill extends the sunset date of the Governor’s Military Council (GMC) from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031.
Fiscal Impact:
This bill could create General Fund cost pressures in the mid-hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for the California Military Department (CMD) to continue administering the Governor’s Military Council.
Background: The Governor’s Military Council was created on March 28, 2013 to support members of the military in California. AB 442 (Irwin, Chapter 298, Statutes of 2015) codified the council’s organization, responsibilities, and composition. Existing law requires members of the council to be appointed by the Governor, including bipartisan representatives of both houses of the Legislature.
Existing law also requires the Governor’s Military Council to advise the Governor on efforts to retain military installations and operations within the state that are necessary for national defense, and to coordinate those efforts. The council also supports efforts to build connections and improve partnerships between military commanders in the state, elected officials, and local and regional organizations with military installations in their communities. The Governor’s Military Council is scheduled to sunset in statute on January 1, 2026.
Proposed Law:
This bill extends the establishment of the Governor’s Military Council until January 1, 2031.
Related Legislation:
AB 2192 (Committee on Veterans Affairs), Chapter 74, Statutes of 2020, extends the sunset of the GMC until January 1, 2026.
Staff Comments:
The CMD is responsible for the coordination and management of the Governor’s Military Council. Since 2014, the CMD has received $85,000 in General Fund each year for this purpose, including $45,000 for half of a full-time position and $40,000 for administrative and operating expenses. However, the CMD indicates that the current cost to administer the council is approximately $554,000 annually. This includes two staff positions ($513,000), and operating costs ($41,000), which is primarily expended for council members’ travel and lodging for quarterly conferences. The CMD indicates that as a result, it incurs about $469,000 in unbudgeted costs each year to support the Governor’s Military Council. The bulk of these costs come from the reassignment of an existing State Active Duty Staff Officer (Colonel) to the GMC at an approximate cost of $330,000 annually. The CMD indicates it has no discretionary funds to continue its support of the council and would need to request additional General Fund resources if this bill is enacted.
According to the author, “this bill extends the sunset of the GMC, which has been instrumental in fostering relationships between state military leaders and elected officials, all at a low cost. On March 29, 2013, then-Governor Jerry Brown announced the creation of the GMC to support and grow military operations in California. As federal leaders consider cuts and realignment of federal military operations, the GMC articulates the unique military value of California's diverse network of installations and the Californians and businesses supporting them. The GMC also supports the efforts of local and regional organizations to improve partnerships with military installations in their communities.”
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Senator Bob Archuleta, Chair
2025 - 2026 Regular
Bill No: AB 1508 Hearing Date: 7/14/25
Author: | Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs | ||
Version: | 3/3/25 Introduced | ||
Urgency: | No | Fiscal: | Yes |
Consultant: | Jenny Callison | ||
Subject: Governor’s Military Council
DESCRIPTION
Summary:
Extends the establishment of the Governor’s Military Council until January 1, 2031.
Existing law:
- Codifies the existence of the Governor’s Military Council, serving under the direction of the California Military Department and consisting of members appointed by the Governor.
- Requires that members of the council include, but not be limited to, bipartisan representatives from both houses of the Legislature, with Senate representatives appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and representatives from the Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
- Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2026.
BACKGROUND
California is home to more than 30 federal military installations that are vital to our national security and the United States Department of Defense directly employs more than 236,000 people in California. In an effort to protect and expand the military’s vital role in national security and California’s economy, on March 29, 2013, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. established the Governor’s Military Council and appointed former Congresswoman and Under Secretary of State Ellen Tauscher as chair. The Governor’s Military Council works to protect California’s military installations and operations amid ongoing United States Department of Defense budget cuts, and leverage changes in federal military strategy to position the state to continue innovation and leadership in its military mission.
In its few short years, the GMC has proved uniquely valuable in building connections between military commanders in the state and elected officials, and does so at minimal cost. According to California’s military leadership, the GMC “has served as important champions on quality of life issues that impact the nation’s military service members, veterans, and their families.” They also stated that the GMC’s annual Defense Summit “serves as an important gathering of state and local officials, military leaders, the defense industry, and other critical stakeholders to meet and discuss pressing and emerging issues impacting the military in the state.”
COMMENT
According to the author: This bill extends the sunset of the GMC, which has been instrumental in fostering relationships between state military leaders and elected officials, all at a low cost. On March 29, 2013, then-Governor Jerry Brown announced the creation of the GMC to support and grow military operations in California. As federal leaders consider cuts and realignment of federal military operations, the GMC articulates the unique military value of California's diverse network of installations and the Californians and businesses supporting them. The GMC also supports the efforts of local and regional organizations to improve partnerships with military installations in their communities.
According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, the CMD is responsible for the coordination and management of the GMC. Since 2014, the CMD has received for this purpose an annual $85,000 General Fund (GF) budget appropriation, $45,000 for half of a full-time position, and $40,000 for administrative and operating expenses.
The CMD indicates the current cost to administer the GMC is approximately $554,000 annually. This includes two staff positions ($513,000), and operating costs ($41,000), which is primarily expended for council members' travel and lodging for quarterly conferences. The $85,000 annual budget allocation covers only the operating costs and part of one position.
As a result, the CMD incurs approximately $469,000 annually in unbudgeted costs to support the GMC. According to the CMD, the bulk of these costs come from the reassignment of an existing State Active Duty Staff Officer (Colonel) to the GMC at an approximate cost of $330,000 annually. The CMD indicates it has no discretionary funds to continue its support of the GMC and will request additional GF monies in fiscal year 2026-27 if this bill is enacted.
POSITIONS
Sponsor: Author.
Support: None on File.
Oppose: None on File.
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:AB 1508
Author:(Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs)
As Introduced Ver:March 3, 2025
Majority vote
SUMMARY
Extends the sunset of the Governor's Military Council (GMC) until January 1, 2031.
Major Provisions
COMMENTS
The GMC is uniquely positioned to advocate for California in federal decision-making over realignment and reductions in federal military operations. The military serves as a key economic driver in California. As a major investor and landholder in the state, the military provides many economic and environmental benefits to the state as it protects our nation's security.
California is strategically important and plays a vital role in the U.S. posture in the Pacific theater, with its vast coastline, robust technology, and aviation sectors. According to California's military leadership, the GMC "has served as important champions on quality of life issues that impact the nation's military service members, veterans, and their families," and that the GMC's annual Defense Summit "serves as an important gathering of state and local officials, military leaders, the defense industry, and other critical stakeholders to meet and discuss pressing and emerging issues impacting the military in the state."
According to the Author
This bill extends the sunset of the GMC, which has been instrumental in fostering relationships between state military leaders and elected officials, all at a low cost. On March 29, 2013, then-Governor Jerry Brown announced the creation of the GMC to support and grow military operations in California. As federal leaders consider cuts and realignment of federal military operations, the GMC articulates the unique military value of California's diverse network of installations and the Californians and businesses supporting them. The GMC also supports the efforts of local and regional organizations to improve partnerships with military installations in their communities.
Arguments in Support
None on file.
Arguments in Opposition
None on file.
FISCAL COMMENTS
According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, the CMD is responsible for the coordination and management of the GMC. Since 2014, the CMD has received for this purpose an annual $85,000 General Fund (GF) budget appropriation, $45,000 for half of a full-time position, and $40,000 for administrative and operating expenses.
The CMD indicates the current cost to administer the GMC is approximately $554,000 annually. This includes two staff positions ($513,000), and operating costs ($41,000), which is primarily expended for council members' travel and lodging for quarterly conferences. The $85,000 annual budget allocation covers only the operating costs and part of one position.
As a result, the CMD incurs approximately $469,000 annually in unbudgeted costs to support the GMC. According to the CMD, the bulk of these costs come from the reassignment of an existing State Active Duty Staff Officer (Colonel) to the GMC at an approximate cost of $330,000 annually. The CMD indicates it has no discretionary funds to continue its support of the GMC and will request additional GF monies in fiscal year 2026-27 if this bill is enacted.
VOTES
ASM MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS: 7-0-1
YES: Schiavo, Davies, Ávila Farías, Jeff Gonzalez, Michelle Rodriguez, Sharp-Collins, Valencia
ABS, ABST OR NV: Carrillo
ASM APPROPRIATIONS: 14-0-1
YES: Wicks, Arambula, Calderon, Caloza, Dixon, Elhawary, Fong, Mark González, Hart, Pacheco, Pellerin, Solache, Ta, Tangipa
ABS, ABST OR NV: Sanchez
UPDATED
VERSION: March 3, 2025
CONSULTANT: Patty Patten / M. & V.A. / (916) 319-3550 FN: 0000264
Date of Hearing: April 23, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Buffy Wicks, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 1508
Author:(Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs) – As Introduced Ver:March 3, 2025
Policy Committee: | Military and Veterans Affairs | Vote: | 7 - 0 |
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill extends the sunset date of the Governor’s Military Council (GMC), under the direction of the California Military Department (CMD), from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031.
FISCAL EFFECT:
The CMD is responsible for the coordination and management of the GMC. Since 2014, the CMD has received for this purpose an annual $85,000 General Fund (GF) budget appropriation, $45,000 for half of a full-time position and $40,000 for administrative and operating expenses.
The CMD indicates the current cost to administer the GMC is approximately $554,000 annually. This includes two staff positions ($513,000), and operating costs ($41,000), which is primarily expended for council members’ travel and lodging for quarterly conferences. The $85,000 annual budget allocation covers only the operating costs and part of one position.
As a result, the CMD incurs approximately $469,000 annually in unbudgeted costs to support the GMC. According to the CMD, the bulk of these costs come from the reassignment of an existing State Active Duty Staff Officer (Colonel) to the GMC at an approximate cost of $330,000 annually. The CMD indicates it has no discretionary funds to continue its support of the GMC and will request additional GF monies in fiscal year 2026-27 if this bill is enacted.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose and Background.
The GMC was created in 2013 by then-Governor Jerry Brown and added to statute in 2015 by AB 442 (Irwin), Chapter 298, Statutes of 2015. Existing law requires members of the GMC be appointed by the Governor, including bipartisan representatives of both houses of the Legislature.
Existing law requires the GMC to advise the Governor on efforts to retain military installations and operations within the state that are necessary for national defense, and to coordinate those efforts. The GMC also supports efforts to build connections and improve partnerships between military commanders in the state, elected officials, and local and regional organizations with military installations in their communities. Existing law sunsets the GMC on January 1, 2026. This bill continues the GMC for an additional five years, until January 1, 2031.
- Prior Legislation. AB 2192 (Committee on Veterans Affairs), Chapter 74, Statutes of 2020, extended the sunset of the GMC until January 1, 2026.
Analysis Prepared by: Jennifer Swenson / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
Date of Hearing: April 8, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Pilar Schiavo, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 1508 (
Author:Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs) – As Introduced Ver:March 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Governor’s Military Council.
SUMMARY: Extends the sunset of the Governor’s Military Council (GMC) until January 1, 2031.
EXISTING LAW:
- Codifies the existence of the GMC, serving under the direction of the California Military Department and consisting of members appointed by the Governor. (Military and Veteran Code (MVC) § 59)
- Requires that members of the council include, but not be limited to, bipartisan representatives from both houses of the Legislature, with Senate representatives appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and representatives from the Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. (MVC § 59)
- Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2026. (MVC § 59)
FISCAL EFFECT: This bill has not been analyzed by a fiscal committee.
COMMENTS:
- PURPOSE OF THIS BILL. This bill extends the sunset of the GMC, which has been instrumental in fostering relationships between state military leaders and elected officials, all at a low cost. On March 29, 2013, then-Governor Jerry Brown announced the creation of the GMC to support and grow military operations in California. As federal leaders consider cuts and realignment of federal military operations, the GMC articulates the unique military value of California’s diverse network of installations and of the Californians and businesses that support them. The GMC also supports the efforts of local and regional organizations to improve partnerships with military installations in their communities.
- BACKGROUND. The GMC is uniquely positioned to advocate for California in federal decision-making over realignment and reductions in federal military operations. The military serves as a key economic driver in California. As a major investor and landholder in the state, the military provides many economic and environmental benefits to the state as it protects our nation’s security.
California is strategically important and plays a vital role in the U.S. posture in the Pacific theater, with its vast coastline, robust technology, and aviation sectors. According to California’s military leadership, the GMC “has served as important champions on quality of life issues that impact the nation’s military service members, veterans, and their families,” and that the GMC’s annual Defense Summit “serves as an important gathering of state and local officials, military leaders, the defense industry, and other critical stakeholders to meet and discuss pressing and emerging issues impacting the military in the state.” - PREVIOUS LEGISLATION.
- AB 2192 (Committee on Veterans Affairs), Chapter 74, Statutes of 2020, extended the sunset of the GMC until January 1, 2026.
- AB 442 (Irwin), Chapter 298, Statutes of 2015, codified the GMC, its organization, responsibility, composition, and its sunset on January 1, 2021, unless repealed or overridden by a later statute.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file.
Opposition
None on file.
Analysis Prepared by: Patty Patten / M. & V.A. / (916) 319-3550
Bill Author
Bill Co-Author(s):