Bill > HJR241

This joint resolution establishes the Joint Study Commission on Advanced Air Mobility to help Alabama prepare for emerging aviation technologies and opportunities. The commission will consist of 12 members, including the Lieutenant Governor, three senators, three representatives, the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, and four individuals with aviation or aeronautical design expertise, with membership designed to reflect the state's diversity. The commission's primary purpose is to recommend legislation that will position Alabama at the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), which refers to new aviation technologies like drones, vertical takeoff aircraft, and advanced air traffic management systems. The commission will study the state's existing aviation infrastructure, identify Alabama companies serving the aeronautical industry, and explore strategies for recruiting innovative AAM technology companies. Members will be entitled to legislative compensation and expenses, and the commission must submit its recommendations to the Governor by the third day of the 2027 Regular Legislative Session, after which it will terminate. The resolution recognizes Alabama's potential benefits from AAM, particularly in rural areas, and highlights Huntsville's leadership in aeronautics through NASA and aerospace companies.

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