HB 2641
An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Multimodal Fund, further providing for use of money in fund; in preliminary provisions relating to aviation, further providing for definitions and for Aviation Restricted Account and providing for Aviation Trust Fund; in authority of Department of Transportation, further providing for authority of department; in obstructions to aircraft operation, providing for prohibited conduct; in airport operation and zoning, providing for abandoned or derelict aircraft and further providing for power to adopt airport zoning regulations; in aviation development, further providing for service fees, * * *
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s transportation and vehicle codes to improve aviation within the state. It establishes a Multimodal Fund, clarifies definitions related to aviation, including those for aircraft operating areas and aviation facilities, and provides for the use of funds for airport improvements, workforce development, and emerging aviation technologies. The bill also introduces new fees and regulations related to aircraft registration and licensing, and establishes an Aviation Trust Fund to support aviation initiatives.
Key provisions
- Creates and allocates funds from the Multimodal Fund for aviation-related grants and projects.
- Defines key aviation terms, including ‘aircraft operating area,’ ‘airport improvement program,’ and ‘aviation restricted account.’
- Establishes an Aviation Trust Fund to provide ongoing funding for aviation activities.
- Imposes fees for aircraft registration and licensing.
- Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt airport zoning regulations and enforce prohibited conduct related to aircraft operation.
- Allocates funds for aviation workforce development programs and emerging aviation technologies.
- Provides for the use of funds to support commercial air service development and airport infrastructure improvements.
- Establishes a process for determining the annual adjustment of taxes on aviation fuels and jet fuels.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents and businesses involved in aviation.
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Primary sponsor
John Inglis III
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Manuel Guzman
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