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Committee hears bill allowing Civil Air Patrol to use National Guard armories at no cost
Summary
Senate Bill 806 would allow Civil Air Patrol units to use Oregon National Guard armories and other state military facilities for official business at no cost, provided the use does not interfere with organized militia activities and is approved by the installation commander; the committee heard broad support from military and CAP representatives.
Senate Bill 806, presented Feb. 6 to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs, would permit Civil Air Patrol units to use Oregon National Guard armories and other military facilities for official CAP business at no cost, so long as the use does not interfere with organized militia units stationed at those facilities and is approved by the officer in charge.
Russell Gibson of the Oregon Military Department said the CAP in Oregon is a frequent partner of the Oregon Air National Guard and that adding the Civil Air Patrol to the list of entities statutorily permitted to use state facilities simply codifies an existing working relationship. "We've been working with the Civil Air Patrol for a long time," Gibson said.
Scott David McGuire, Oregon Wing Commander for Civil Air Patrol, outlined ways CAP units could use armory spaces for drill‑night meetings, inclement‑weather marching practice, training schools and emergency services staging. He and cadet leaders described benefits for cadets including access to space, mentorship from local NCOs and officers, and potential recruitment and interoperability opportunities. The Adjutant General indicated agency support for the bill.
Committee members voiced support and no opposition was recorded during the hearing. The committee did not take a final vote on SB 806 Feb. 6.
