This bill establishes a non-lapsing Civil Air Patrol Fund within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, which will be supported by annual appropriations of $100,000 from the General Fund. The fund will also receive federal grants and public donations, and it will be administered by the State Treasurer. The bill mandates that the Treasurer certify the total amount in the fund to the Legislature within 180 days of the act's effective date and periodically thereafter. The funds will be utilized to support various programs and training initiatives for the Civil Air Patrol Wing in New Jersey, including STEM-focused cadet programs, emergency services training, and disaster relief preparations.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs specifically for the Civil Air Patrol Fund. This funding aims to enhance the capabilities and readiness of the Civil Air Patrol, which has a long history of contributing to national defense and emergency response efforts. The bill emphasizes the importance of the Civil Air Patrol in contemporary contexts, such as its role in mobilizing resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.