2018 Senate Bill 918

Create a state drone bureau

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To create a state government “Unmanned Aerial Systems Joint Program Office” in the Department of Transportation to advise and educate officials and the public about matters related to aerial drone use.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 25, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 26, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 27, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology