Introduced
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To amend a 2016 law that established a statewide regulatory regime on the commercial and recreational operation of aerial drones, which among other things preempted local governments from banning (but not regulating) drones. The bill would exempt Mackinac Island from the local drone-ban preemption, except for those used by a “newsgatherer licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.” The island would have to apply for a certain “fixed site facility” designation issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To amend a 2016 law that established a statewide regulatory regime on the commercial and recreational operation of aerial drones, which among other things preempted local governments from banning (but not regulating) drones. The bill would exempt Mackinac Island from the local drone-ban preemption, except for those used by a “newsgatherer licensed by the Federal Communications Commission,” insurance claims adjustors, and utility or critical infrastructure maintenance. The island would have to apply for a certain “fixed site facility” designation issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To adopt a version of the bill that narrows its scope to allowing Mackinac Island to prohibit using a drone to scare horses used in commercial operations.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 95 to 12 (details)
To amend a 2016 law that established a statewide regulatory regime on the commercial and recreational operation of aerial drones, which among other things preempted local governments from banning (but not regulating) drones. The bill would let Mackinac Island prohibit knowingly using a drone to interfere with the safe use of a horse used by a commercial service. Drones over the island could still be used by a “newsgatherer licensed by the Federal Communications Commission,” by insurance claims adjustors, for utility or critical infrastructure maintenance, and enforcement. The island would have to apply for a certain “fixed site facility” designation issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
