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

SB 6046 establishes the Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol as part of the state military department, integrating volunteer members of the state's Civil Air Patrol wing under state military structure. The division can be activated by the governor for state missions like disaster relief, search and rescue, and communications, and may partner with state agencies or tribes through formal agreements. It clarifies that the bill does not alter the federal Civil Air Patrol program or its existing relationships with the U.S. government. The division will be led by the existing Washington wing commander, with provisions for acting leadership during vacancies. This reorganization formalizes the state's coordination with Civil Air Patrol volunteers without changing their federal status or operations.