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WashingtonSB 60462025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Keith Wagoner (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Washington creates state Civil Air Patrol

Beginning June 11, 2026, the law creates a Civil Air Patrol division within the Washington Military Department. Its members are civilian volunteers from the Washington wing, including commissioned and warrant officers, enlisted members, and cadets. The wing’s commanding officer leads it. If that office is vacant or the officer cannot or declines to serve, Civil Air Patrol names an acting officer with full leadership powers and duties. The governor can call the division into active state service. At their request, it can help Washington state agencies, local governments, and federally recognized tribes within Washington. Work includes cadet training, communications, disaster relief, cybersecurity, search and rescue, and related activities within Civil Air Patrol’s scope. The division head can make agreements for this work and accept repayment of expenses. The director can hire staff and make necessary purchases, using only appropriated money or other available agency funds. The law sets no funding amount or direct household payment. It leaves the Washington wing’s existing operations and powers unchanged and does not limit cooperation with the federal government.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Keith Wagoner

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • John Lovick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marko Liias

    Democratic • Senate

  • Steve Conway

    Democratic • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 4

House vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 88 • No: 4 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/14/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 46, 2026 Laws.

    3/14/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/14/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/10/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 6.

    3/3/2026Senate

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    3/2/2026Senate

  10. TEDV - Majority; do pass.

    2/25/2026Senate

  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/25/2026Senate

  12. TEDV - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/25/2026Senate

  13. First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.

    2/12/2026Senate

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    2/10/2026Senate

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/10/2026Senate

  16. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

    2/6/2026Senate

  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/4/2026Senate

  18. SGTE - Majority; do pass.

    2/3/2026Senate

  19. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

    1/12/2026Senate

  20. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/9/2026Senate

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