Introduced
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To authorize the use of aerial drones for commercial purposes in Michigan, if the operator is authorized or licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Recreational use would also be permitted subject to federal rules. The bill would preempt local government restrictions on drone ownership or operation, but allow local regulations on use within their jurisdiction. It would also prohibit improper use of drones, including privacy violations, and authorize misdemeanor penalties. Finally, the bill creates a state commission to develop more detailed rules. See also Senate Bill 917.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To revise details of which interests would be represented on the proposed drone rulemaking commission.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To add a "member of a statewide civil rights or consumer privacy organization" to the proposed rules-writing commission.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 5726, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 5726 would make it crime to manufacture, sell, possess or use an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) equipped with a weapon.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To ban flying a drone within 1,000 feet of a jail, prison or police building.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To add someone who represents interests on Mackinac Island to the proposed rules-writing commission.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)
To authorize the use of aerial drones for commercial purposes in Michigan, if the operator is authorized or licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Recreational use would also be permitted subject to federal rules. The bill would preempt local government restrictions on drone ownership or operation, but allow local regulations on use within their jurisdiction. It would also prohibit improper use of drones, including privacy violations, and authorize misdemeanor penalties. Finally, the bill creates a state commission to develop more detailed rules. See also Senate Bill 917.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
