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WA SB6046

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wagoner

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Washington division of civil air patrol consisting of volunteer civilian members from the Washington wing of the federally chartered civil air patrol

  • The commanding officer of the Washington wing serves as head of the division, with provisions for an acting commanding officer if the position is vacant or the officer is unable to serve

  • Division may be called to active state service by the governor and authorized to cooperate with state agencies, political subdivisions, and federally recognized tribes for cadet training, communications, disaster relief, cyber security missions, and search and rescue operations

  • Division head may enter into agreements with state entities and tribes for cooperative services and accept reimbursement for expenses incurred

  • Creates a new chapter in Title 38 RCW (Military Department) while preserving all existing rights, powers, and federal cooperation authority of the Washington wing of civil air patrol

Legislative Description

Establishing the Washington division of civil air patrol as part of the Washington military department.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans2/12/2026
Rules2/4/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/12/2026

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