SB 6046: Establishing the Washington division of civil air patrol as part of the Washington military department.

What this bill does

Creates a Civil Air Patrol Division (CAP) within the Washington Military Department to serve at the Governor's order. Allows the CAP to cooperate with state agencies, local governments, and tribes to provide training, communication, disaster relief, cyber security missions, or search and rescue. Specifies the Commanding Officer and participation in the CAP.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 3, 2026
  88 yea · 4 nay · 6 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 10, 2026
  47 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting

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