This bill establishes the Civil Air Patrol Fund within the Department of Military Affairs, which will be a non-lapsing fund supported by annual appropriations of $100,000 from the General Fund, as well as federal grants and public donations. The fund will be managed by the State Treasurer and will be used to support various initiatives for the New Jersey Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, including cadet programs focused on STEM and aviation, training for emergency services volunteers, and the purchase of necessary equipment such as a Redbird Simulator.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Military Affairs to facilitate the establishment and operation of the Civil Air Patrol Fund. This funding aims to enhance the capabilities of the Civil Air Patrol, which has historically played a significant role in national defense and emergency response, including recent efforts related to COVID-19. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.