Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Act.
Vote required
Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Enrolled
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Act, directs the Department of Transportation to develop a statewide plan for advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure, including vertiports and electric aviation charging. It also requires the department to designate a subject matter expert and establish a statewide working group to promote California’s leadership in AAM development. The bill prohibits interference with federal aviation regulations or local zoning laws, and clarifies that it addresses a statewide concern, applying to all cities.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a statewide plan for AAM infrastructure.
- Designates a subject matter expert within the Department of Transportation for AAM.
- Establishes a statewide working group to facilitate collaboration on AAM development.
- Includes AAM considerations in the California Transportation Plan update after January 1, 2027.
- Prohibits interference with federal aviation regulations and local zoning laws.
- Applies to all cities, including charter cities.
- Defines key terms related to AAM, such as ‘advanced air mobility,’ ‘vertiport,’ ‘eVTOL,’ and ‘eCTOL.’
- Requires the department to provide guidance and resources to local jurisdictions regarding AAM planning and zoning.
Who is affected
- The Department of Transportation
- Local and regional jurisdictions
- Electric aircraft manufacturers
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours