ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY                                                            S.B. 795 (S-2) & 796:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 795 (Substitute S-2 as reported)

Senate Bill 796 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Senator Curtis Hertel, Jr. (S.B. 795)

               Senator Aric Nesbitt (S.B. 796)

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

CONTENT

Senate Bill 795 (S-2) would amend the Aeronautics Code to do the following:

-- Create the "Advanced Air Mobility Study Committee" and prescribe its membership and duties, including the review of current laws in the State that could affect the advanced air mobility industry.

-- Dissolve the Committee two years after the bill's effective date.

-- Prohibit a county, city, village, or township from enacting an ordinance, policy, or rule that related to the ownership or operation of an advanced air mobility aircraft or advanced air mobility and from engaging in the regulation or ownership of an advanced air mobility aircraft or advanced air mobility.

Senate Bill 796 would amend the Aeronautics Code to prohibit a county, city, village, or township from enacting or adopting an ordinance, policy, or rule that related to the ownership or operation of an advanced air mobility aircraft or advanced air mobility and from engaging in the regulation or ownership of an advanced air mobility aircraft or advanced air mobility.

Proposed MCL 259.207 (S.B. 795)                              Legislative Analyst:  Tyler VanHuyse

Proposed MCL 259.206a (S.B. 796)        

FISCAL IMPACT

Senate Bill 795 (S-2) would have a minor negative fiscal impact on State government. The Department of Transportation would incur costs for staff or support provided to the committee. The members would serve without compensation; however, they could be reimbursed for necessary travel and expenses consistent with current law, rules, and procedures. Typical annual costs to support these bodies (whether created legislatively or administratively) can range between $10,000 and $200,000, depending on travel expenses and staff demands. These expenses likely would be absorbed by the Department.

Senate Bill 796 would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  3-15-22                                              Fiscal Analyst:  Michael Siracuse

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.