Governor’s Military Council.

The California Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs proposes extending the Governor's Military Council's statutory authority through January 1, 2031, maintaining the council's role in advising on military installation retention and defense operations across the state. The council, which currently operates under a January 1, 2026 sunset provision, serves under the Military Department's direction with gubernatorial appointees, including bipartisan representatives nominated by Senate and Assembly leadership.

Under the existing framework, the council coordinates efforts to preserve military installations deemed essential for national defense within California. The proposed five-year extension would continue the current appointment structure, where Senate representatives receive nominations from the Senate Committee on Rules and Assembly representatives from the Speaker of the Assembly. The bill maintains all existing council functions and procedures while modifying only the repeal date.