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Bill to integrate Civil Air Patrol into state military structure draws support

State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections Committee · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Senate Bill 6046 would establish a Washington Division of the Civil Air Patrol within the Washington Military Department to improve coordination for disaster response, search-and-rescue, cadet programs and aerospace education; agency leaders and veterans groups testified in favor.

Senate Bill 6046 would create a Washington Division of the Civil Air Patrol under the Washington Military Department to streamline coordination for missions such as aerial surveys after floods, wildfire assessments, search-and-rescue, and cadet programs. Committee staff said the change clarifies how Civil Air Patrol…

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