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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 3§ 172 Military Department Quadrennial Report

§ 172 Military Department Quadrennial Report

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§ 172 Military Department Quadrennial Report

This law says the Adjutant General must send a report to the Governor every four years, starting in 1963, that lists money spent, the size and health of the militia, and what the Military Department has done.

Key Takeaways

  • •A report is required every fourth year.
  • •The first report was due in 1963.
  • •The report must cover money received and spent for military purposes.
  • •It must list how many militia members there are and how healthy they are.
  • •It must include a history of the Military Department’s actions over the past four years.

Example

In 2022 the Adjutant General prepares a paper for the Governor that shows how much money was used for training, how many soldiers are active and whether they are fit, and a summary of drills and missions from 2018‑2022.

The report follows the rule that a report is sent every four years and includes money, troop numbers, and a history of activities.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 172 Military Department Quadrennial Report

The Adjutant General shall make a report to the Governor every fourth year, commencing in 1963, the report to include a statement of the moneys received and disbursed by the Adjutant General for military purposes, the number and condition of the active militia, and a history of the activities and developments of the Military Department during the preceding four years. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 114, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Adjutant GeneralGovernoractive militiaMilitary Department

Related Statutes

  • § 160 Adjutant General'S Authority
  • § 163 Adjutant General Duties
  • § 166 Adjutant General Succession
  • § 173 Military Publications Distribution
  • § 175 Militia Training Funding Plan

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 172.
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