Senate2025-26 sessionFiscal note

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

Signed into law — Chapter 46, Laws of 2026

Sponsor
Wagoner
Introduced
January 12, 2026
Status
C 46 L 26
Last action
Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 14, 2026)

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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