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MI SB0918

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Joint Program Office within the state transportation department to coordinate and advise on unmanned aircraft system regulations and use.

  • Office shall provide advice to state departments and agencies about unmanned aircraft systems and related technology, and advise the public on federal and state regulations, safe operating principles, and restrictions on unmanned aircraft use.

  • Office shall provide education and information about unmanned aircraft systems to state agencies, political subdivisions, and the general public, and receive comments from interested persons.

  • Designates the departments of state police, natural resources, corrections, agriculture and rural development, and licensing and regulatory affairs to provide primary support to the office in addition to the transportation department.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Aeronautics; unmanned aerial systems; unmanned aerial systems joint program office (UASJPO); create. Amends sec. 3 of 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.303) & adds sec. 30.

State agencies (existing): transportation

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Communications And Technology

9/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Communications And Technology9/27/2018
Transportation3/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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