HJR241 Summary

• Establishes a Joint Study Commission on Advanced Air Mobility to recommend legislation positioning Alabama at the forefront of emerging Advanced Air Mobility technologies including drones, vertical takeoff aircraft, air taxi services, and advanced air traffic management systems.

• Commission membership includes the Lieutenant Governor, three Senate members (with one from minority party), three House members (with one from minority party), Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, and four aviation/aeronautical design experts appointed by legislative leaders.

• Commission must study Alabama's aviation infrastructure, identify state companies serving the aeronautical industry, and recruit innovative Advanced Air Mobility companies to the state, with particular emphasis on rural transportation opportunities and Huntsville's aerospace leadership.

• Members receive legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses; requires seven-member quorum; may meet electronically; must provide meeting notices and recommendations to Secretary of State per Alabama Code Section 36-14-17.1.

• Commission must submit legislative recommendations to the Governor no later than the third day of the 2027 Regular Legislative Session, at which point the commission terminates.