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NJ A4392

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erik Simonsen

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a non-lapsing "Civil Air Patrol Fund" within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, funded by $100,000 annual appropriations from the General Fund, plus federal grants and public donations.

  • Authorizes fund expenditures for cadet programs in STEM, aviation, search and rescue, disaster relief, cyber training, and flight training.

  • Permits funding for equipment purchases including Redbird flight simulators, mobile disaster relief equipment, and hangar space rental and maintenance.

  • Supports training programs including Emergency Services volunteer preparation, First Aid/CPR certification, American Red Cross shelter manager training, and Incident Command System courses.

  • Appropriates an initial $100,000 from the General Fund to establish the fund upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Establishes Civil Air Patrol Fund to be supported by annual appropriations of $100,000; appropriates $100,000.

Military and Veterans' Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans' Affairs2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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