Fiscal Note Summary - Bill 2357 HB, Civil Air Patrol (OFM, Final 1/26/2026)
Summary
Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary for Bill Number 2357 HB, titled Civil air patrol, marked Final 1/26/2026 and prepared by Val Terre, OFM. The summary table lists zero estimated operating expenditures for the Office of the Governor, Washington State Patrol, Military Department and Department of Natural Resources. For the Department of Transportation it states Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings, with a reference to the discussion. Individual State Agency Fiscal Notes follow, including the 075-Office of the Governor and the 245-Military Department.
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Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary
Bill Number: 2357 HB Title: Civil air patrol
Estimated Cash Receipts
NONE
Agency Name 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
GF- State Total GF- State Total GF- State Total
Local Gov. Courts
Loc School dist-SPI
Local Gov. Other No fiscal impact
Local Gov. Total
Estimated Operating Expenditures
Agency Name 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outloo Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total
Office of the .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Governor
Washington State .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Patrol
Military Department .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Department of Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings. Please see discussion.
Transportation
Department of .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Natural Resources
Total $ 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
Agency Name 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total
Local Gov. Courts
Loc School dist-SPI
Local Gov. Other No fiscal impact
Local Gov. Total
Estimated Capital Budget Expenditures
FNPID: 75682
FNS029 Multi Agency rollup
NONE
Agency Name 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total
Office of the Governor .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Office of the Governor
Washington State Patrol .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Washington State Patrol
Military Department .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Military Department
Department of .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Transportation
Department of
Transportation
Department of Natural .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Resources
Department of Natural
Resources
Total $ 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Agency Name 2025-27 2027-29 2029-31
FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total
Local Gov. Courts
Loc School dist-SPI
Local Gov. Other No fiscal impact
Local Gov. Total
Estimated Capital Budget Breakout
NONE
Prepared by: Val Terre, OFM Phone: Date Published:
(360) 280-3073 Final 1/26/2026
FNPID: 75682
FNS029 Multi Agency rollup
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2357 HB Title: Civil air patrol Agency: 075-Office of the Governor
Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Martha Wehling Phone: 360-786-7067 Date: 01/12/2026
Agency Preparation: Kathy Cody Phone: (360) 480-7237 Date: 01/12/2026
Agency Approval: Jamie Langford Phone: (360) 870-7766 Date: 01/12/2026
OFM Review: Val Terre Phone: (360) 280-3073 Date: 01/16/2026
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 207,998.00 Request # 26-030-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2357 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency
by section number.
HB2357 establishes the Washington Division of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) within the Washington Military Department.
CAP may be called to active state service at the direction of the Governor and is authorized to cooperate with state
agencies, political subdivisions, and federally recognized tribes to provide services including cadet training,
communications, disaster relief, cybersecurity missions, and search and rescue.
HB2357 does not create new duties, programs, or administrative responsibilities for the Office of the Governor. While the
Governor is authorized to call the Washington Division of the Civil Air Patrol to active state service, this authority does
not require additional staffing, expenditures, or ongoing workload for the Office of the Governor. Therefore, there is no
fiscal impact.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate,
the detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived.
Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result
in the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the
expenditure impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing
functions.
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
Civil air patrol 075-Office of the Governor
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 207,998.00 Request # 26-030-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2357 HB
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Civil air patrol 075-Office of the Governor
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 207,998.00 Request # 26-030-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2357 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2357 HB Title: Civil air patrol Agency: 225-Washington State Patrol
Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Martha Wehling Phone: 360-786-7067 Date: 01/12/2026
Agency Preparation: Allison Plant Phone: 360-596-4080 Date: 01/13/2026
Agency Approval: Mario Buono Phone: (360) 596-4046 Date: 01/13/2026
OFM Review: Renee Martine Phone: (360) 915-4588 Date: 01/14/2026
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,004.00 Request # 26-026-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2357 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency
by section number.
The proposed legislation does not have a fiscal impact to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
New Section 1 establishes a Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol within Title 38 RCW.
New section 2 states that the Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol will be available to serve at the call of the governor.
New section 3 establishes who the Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol is authorized to cooperate with, enter into
agreements with and receive reimbursement for expenses from.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate,
the detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived.
Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
NONE
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result
in the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the
expenditure impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing
functions.
This bill does not have a fiscal impact on the WSP.
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
Civil air patrol 225-Washington State Patrol
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,004.00 Request # 26-026-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2357 HB
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Civil air patrol 225-Washington State Patrol
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,004.00 Request # 26-026-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2357 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2357 HB Title: Civil air patrol Agency: 245-Military Department
Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Martha Wehling Phone: 360-786-7067 Date: 01/12/2026
Agency Preparation: Serina Roberts Phone: 2535127388 Date: 01/14/2026
Agency Approval: Seth Nickerson Phone: 253-512-7340 Date: 01/14/2026
OFM Review: Val Terre Phone: (360) 280-3073 Date: 01/16/2026
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,014.00 Request # 2357 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2357 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency
by section number.
This bill adds a new chapter to Title 38 RCW.
The new chapter establishes the Washington department of Civil Air Patrol as a component of Washington Military
Department and authorizes the civil air patrol to cooperate and enter into agreements with Washington’s agencies,
authorities, departments, and federally recognized tribes. Cooperation may include assisting with disaster relief,
cybersecurity missions, search and rescue, communications, or cadet training.
The chapter authorizes operational spending authority for Washington Military Department on behalf of civil air patrol.
Civil air patrol duties would be an extension of approved disasters, missions, and programs and therefore would not incur
new expenses for the agency.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate,
the detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived.
Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result
in the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the
expenditure impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing
functions.
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
Civil air patrol 245-Military Department
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,014.00 Request # 2357 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2357 HB
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Civil air patrol 245-Military Department
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,014.00 Request # 2357 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2357 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note Revised
Bill Number: 2357 HB Title: Civil air patrol Agency: 405-Department of
Transportation
Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings. Please see discussion.
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
X
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Martha Wehling Phone: 360-786-7067 Date: 01/12/2026
Agency Preparation: Eric Johnson Phone: 360-848-7115 Date: 01/23/2026
Agency Approval: Jon Neville Phone: 360-705-7542 Date: 01/23/2026
OFM Review: Renee Martine Phone: (360) 915-4588 Date: 01/26/2026
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 210,232.00 Request # 26-15-2357-2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2357 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency
by section number.
Please see the attached WSDOT fiscal note.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate,
the detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived.
Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result
in the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the
expenditure impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing
functions.
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings. Please see discussion.
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings. Please see discussion.
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
Civil air patrol 405-Department of Transportation
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 210,232.00 Request # 26-15-2357-2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2357 HB
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Civil air patrol 405-Department of Transportation
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 210,232.00 Request # 26-15-2357-2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2357 HB
Individual Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2357 HB Title: Civil Air Patrol Agency: 405 - Department of Transportation
Agency Assumption
N/A
Part I: Estimates
Select Fiscal Impact Estimate:
☐ No Fiscal Impact (Explain in Part II. A)
☐ Fiscal Impact is greater than ZERO but less than $50,000 per fiscal year (required for all impacts)
☒ Fiscal Impact is $50,000 or greater per fiscal year (required for all impacts)
☒ Indeterminate Cash Receipts or Expenditure Impact (Explain in Part II. B or Part II. C)
☐ Partially Indeterminate Cash Receipts or Expenditure Impact (Explain in Part II. B or Part II. C)
Please select all that apply:
☐ Capital budget impact (complete Part IV. Not common, refers to State Capital Budget)
☐ Requires new rule making (complete Part V)
☐ Revised
Fiscal Detail
Agency Contacts:
Agency Approval: Jon Neville Phone: 360-705-7542 Date: 1/23/2026
Program Approval: Eric Johnson Phone: 360-708-8970 Date: 1/13/2026
Budget Manager: My-Hanh Mai Phone: 360-705-7545 Date: 1/16/2026
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief description of what the measure does that has fiscal impact
House Bill 2357 establishes a state-level Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) within the State Military
Department. The bill is intended to formalize the CAP's role in state service and ensure its availability for critical missions
regardless of federal status.
Section 1 adds a new section to Title 38 RCW establishing the Washington state CAP and defines the organization
structure.
Section 2 establishes that the Washington state CAP serves at the call of the Governor when ordered to active state
service.
Section 3(1) authorizes the Washington state CAP to cooperate with any agency, authority, department or political
subdivision of the state of Washington, or any federally recognized tribe within the state of Washington in the provision
of cadet training, communications, disaster relief, cyber security missions, and search and rescue missions or assistance,
or in the performance of other related functions within the scope of activity of the federally chartered civil air patrol.
Section 3(2) authorizes the Washington state CAP to enter into agreements for the performance of the functions specified
Individual Agency Fiscal Note 405 - Department of Transportation
Individual Agency Fiscal Note
in Section 3(1) and may accept reimbursement for expenses incurred in performance of such functions.
Section 4 authorizes the Washington state CAP to employ personnel and make expenditures within the appropriation
therefor or from other funds made available for agency operations, as may be necessary.
Section 5 states that nothing in this act shall operate or be construed in any manner to change or affect the operation of the
Washington wing of the federally chartered CAP.
Section 6 creates a new chapter in Title 38 RCW consisting of Sections 1 through 5.
II. B – Cash Receipts Impact
N/A
II. C – Expenditures
Section 3(2) authorizes the Washington State Civil Air Patrol (CAP) to enter into agreements to perform the functions
specified in Section 3(1) and to accept reimbursements for eligible expenses incurred in performing such functions.
We assume that missions may vary significantly in scope, duration, and resources required. Currently, there is insufficient
experience or data to reliably estimate the cost of a search-and-rescue mission. Additionally, it is unknown whether, or
when, the Washington State Department of Transportation, Security and Emergency Operations Department, may request
assistance from the state CAP for search and rescue missions or other aviation-related emergencies. As a result, the fiscal
impact cannot be determined at this time.
For fiscal note purposes, the following information is provided as an illustrative example to support potential cost
estimates. Costs are based on publicly available data from the U.S. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and the General Services
Administration (GSA), using a set of assumptions for a high-end emergency search-and-rescue scenario in King County,
Washington.
Assumptions:
- Emergency search and rescue response required in mountainous terrain.
- Use of one Gippsland GA-8 aircraft ($285 per flight hour) and one Complex rotary-wing hybrid small Unmanned
Aircraft System (sUAS) ($75 per operating hour).
- Volunteer staffing: 1 person for the aircraft, 2 people for the UAS.
- Mission duration: 4 days; 10 hours/day aircraft flight, 12 hours/day UAS operation.
- Mileage: 100 miles one-way per responder to the staging area (mileage rate $0.725).
- Per diem rate $92; lodging rate $248.
- Miscellaneous aircraft expenses (fuel, lubricants, hangar fees, preheat/de-ice).
- Fuel: $126 per hour ($7/gal x 18 gal/hr)
- All other items: $400 per day
Estimated Costs (illustrative):
One (1) Volunteer with aircraft: ~$19,300
Two (2) Volunteers with UAS: ~$6,100
Total per mission: ~$25,400
Assuming six (6) missions per year: ~$152,400 annually
These figures are based on the highest estimated costs under the stated assumptions, and are intended to demonstrate a
potential methodology for fiscal note purposes. The estimated costs include mileage, per diem, lodging, aircraft use, fuel,
and miscellaneous expenses for a four-day search-and-rescue mission. They are not definitive projections of actual
expenses.
Individual Agency Fiscal Note 405 - Department of Transportation
Individual Agency Fiscal Note
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Expenditures by Object
N/A
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
N/A
Part V: New Rule Making Required
N/A
Individual Agency Fiscal Note 405 - Department of Transportation
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2357 HB Title: Civil air patrol Agency: 490-Department of Natural
Resources
Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Martha Wehling Phone: 360-786-7067 Date: 01/12/2026
Agency Preparation: Laura Osborn Phone: 3604857451 Date: 01/15/2026
Agency Approval: David Chertudi Phone: 360-902-1000 Date: 01/15/2026
OFM Review: Lisa Borkowski Phone: (360) 742-2239 Date: 01/19/2026
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,435.00 Request # 26-15-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2357 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency
by section number.
This bill establishes the Washington division of civil air patrol as a formal part of the Washington military department,
meaning this volunteer civilian organization, which is part of the federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, will now operate
under state military authority. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) operates a fleet of helicopters, UAS/Drones
and Fixed Wing aircraft. In addition, DNR contracts with multiple vendors for all other needs of the department. All
aircraft that DNR employs and contracts require certification from DNR, United States Forestry Service (USFS), and the
Department of Interior (DOI). This legislation will not involve DNR.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate,
the detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived.
Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
None
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result
in the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the
expenditure impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing
functions.
None
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
Civil air patrol 490-Department of Natural Resources
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,435.00 Request # 26-15-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2357 HB
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
None
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Civil air patrol 490-Department of Natural Resources
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 208,435.00 Request # 26-15-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2357 HB
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL NOTE
Department of Commerce
Bill Number: 2357 HB Title: Civil air patrol
Part I: Jurisdiction-Location, type or status of political subdivision defines range of fiscal impacts.
Legislation Impacts:
Cities:
Counties:
Special Districts:
Specific jurisdictions only:
Variance occurs due to:
Part II: Estimates
X No fiscal impacts.
Expenditures represent one-time costs:
X Legislation provides local option: Jurisdictions may work with the state Civil Air Patrol
Key variables cannot be estimated with certainty at this time:
Estimated revenue impacts to:
None
Estimated expenditure impacts to:
None
Part III: Preparation and Approval
Fiscal Note Analyst: Allan Johnson Phone: 360-725-5033 Date: 01/19/2026
Leg. Committee Contact: Martha Wehling Phone: 360-786-7067 Date: 01/12/2026
Agency Approval: Alice Zillah Phone: 360-725-5035 Date: 01/19/2026
OFM Review: Val Terre Phone: (360) 280-3073 Date: 01/20/2026
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FNS060 Local Government Fiscal Note
Part IV: Analysis
A. SUMMARY OF BILL
Description of the bill with an emphasis on how it impacts local government.
The Washington Civil Air Patrol (state CAP) Division is established. A member of the Washington wing of the federally
chartered Civil Air Patrol (federal CAP) may volunteer to be a member of the state CAP. Commissioned officers,
warrant officers, enlisted persons, and cadets are required to be members of the state CAP.
The commanding officer of the federal CAP is required to be the head of the state CAP, except in the case of a vacancy.
In that situation, the civil air patrol is required to designate another officer. The director of the state CAP may employ
personnel.
The Governor may order the state CAP into active state service. The state CAP may cooperate with a state agency,
county, city, town, or federally recognized tribe within the state by entering into an agreement to provide:
-- cadet training;
-- communications;
-- cyber security missions;
-- disaster relief;
-- search and rescue missions or assistance; or
-- other related functions within the same scope as the federal CAP.
The head of the state CAP may accept reimbursement for any expenses incurred by the state CAP for the performance of
the duties identified above. The operation of the federal CAP is not changed or affected by the creation of the state CAP.
Cooperation with the United States government and its agencies and departments is not changed or affected by the
creation of the state CAP.
B. SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE IMPACTS
Expenditure impacts of the legislation on local governments with the expenditure provisions identified by section number and when
appropriate, the detail of expenditures. Delineated between city, county and special district impacts.
This legislation would provide a local option to jurisdictions. As a local option, it has no direct fiscal impact on cities,
counties or special districts.
C. SUMMARY OF REVENUE IMPACTS
Revenue impacts of the legislation on local governments, with the revenue provisions identified by section number, and when appropriate,
the detail of revenue sources. Delineated between city, county and special district impacts.
This legislation would not impact local government revenue.
SOURCES:
Washington State Military Department
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