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OK HB2174
OK HB2174Aircraft and airports; creating the Unmanned Aerial Systems Efficiency Act of 2021; effective date.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022
05/27/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to aircraft and airports; creating the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Development Act of 2021; stating legislative intent; establishing the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission as the clearinghouse for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS); designating the Commission as the agency to promote, enhance, develop and ensure safety of UAS; stating purpose of the clearinghouse; requiring the Commission cooperate with other entities for the development and acceptance of UAS; allowing the Commission to use established processes or use of contracting to achieve goals; stating primary goal of clearinghouse; stating duties of clearinghouse; amending 3 O.S. 2011, Section 82, which relates to definitions; defining terms; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Development Act of 2021, which establishes the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission as the clearinghouse for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the state. The Commission will be responsible for promoting, enhancing, and developing UAS, as well as ensuring their safe integration and use within Oklahoma. The bill defines key terms related to UAS and aircraft, and gives the Commission the authority to use established processes or contract with other entities to carry out its duties. The primary goal of the clearinghouse is to develop a strategy for making Oklahoma a leader in the UAS industry, including conducting research, organizing applications for UAS programs, and maintaining registries of UAS and related educational programs. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Reported Do Pass Appropriations committee; CR filed (on 03/24/2021)
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