Committee hears unanimous support for bill to create a Washington state civil air patrol
SB 6,046 would integrate the Washington Wing of the Civil Air Patrol into the Washington Military Department to streamline disaster response, training, and mission coordination; military and emergency management leaders told the committee the change would increase surge capacity and not alter federal authorities, though a DOT fiscal note was listed as indeterminate.
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The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 6,046 on Feb. 20, a proposal to create a Washington state civil air patrol within the Washington Military Department. Staff described the measure as largely consistent with a previously considered House companion bill and said the proposal would not change federal Civil Air Patrol authorities.
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