House of Representatives

HB 2568

Arizona rangers

Sponsors: Representative Soltero, Senator Valadez

X	Committee on Public Institutions & Rural Affairs
	Committee on Judiciary
	Caucus and COW
	As Passed the House

HB 2568 establishes the Arizona Rangers under the Office of the Governor.

History

The Arizona Rangers are an all-volunteer, non-profit, law enforcement assistance and support youth and community service organization. Currently, Texas, Colorado and Arizona are the only three states that have Rangers.

The Arizona Rangers were originally established in 1901 and disbanded in 1909. In 1957, seven of the original members re-established the Rangers. The Rangers have been participants in the DUI Task Force, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and law enforcement youth explorer programs. There are presently 11 Arizona Ranger Companies throughout Arizona.

Provisions

· Establishes the Arizona Rangers as an unpaid, noncommissioned civilian auxiliary under the Office of the Governor to assist and support law enforcement agencies upon the law enforcement agency request.

· Contains a legislative purpose section.

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· 45th Legislature

· First Regular Session 2 February 19, 2001

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