Bill > S07216

This bill establishes a tax on noise emissions from non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more. The tax is set at $50 per seat ticket or $200 per flight, whichever is greater. Quiet aircraft, defined as electric-powered helicopters and seaplanes that produce at least 10 decibels less noise than federal limits, are exempt from the tax. The bill also outlines requirements for operators to file quarterly returns, keep records, and follow payment and other administrative procedures.