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Committee hears bill to create state civil air patrol to improve emergency coordination
Summary
House Bill 2357 would create a Washington state civil air patrol under the Military Department to streamline use of Civil Air Patrol volunteers, aircraft and drones in state emergencies. Military leaders and veterans groups backed the change and said it would not alter federal Civil Air Patrol authorities.
The committee considered House Bill 2357, which would establish a Washington state civil air patrol as part of the Washington Military Department to coordinate volunteer capabilities, aircraft and unmanned systems for emergency response, cadet training and aerospace education.
Committee staff summarized the bill, saying it designates membership to include volunteers from the Federal Civil Air Patrol’s Washington Wing, military department officers, enlisted personnel and cadets; it allows…
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