Arizona 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 1180 — roadable aircraft; registration; license plates

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

12 added · 96 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 1180 has adjusted its title by incorporating the term "roadable aircraft," which is the focus of the bill regarding their registration and the issuance of license plates. This change is significant because it clarifies the subject matter of the bill, potentially making it easier for the public and lawmakers to understand what the legislation addresses. Clearer titles can enhance transparency and help ensure that specific vehicles like roadable aircraft are properly regulated.

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House Engrossed Senate Bill roadable aircraft;
Senate Engrossed roadable aircraft;
AMENDING SECTION 28-3101, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
WHEN REGISTERING A ROADABLE AIRCRAFT, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RECORD THE N-NUMBER LICENSE MARKING OF THE VEHICLE AND, AS BEST AS PRACTICABLE, COMBINE THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION PROCESSES FOR VEHICLES AS PRESCRIBED IN THIS TITLE WITH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR AIRCRAFT AS PRESCRIBED IN THIS TITLE.
WHEN REGISTERING A ROADABLE AIRCRAFT, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RECORD THE N-NUMBER LICENSE MARKING OF THE VEHICLE AND COMBINE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS PRESCRIBED BY THIS SECTION WITH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS PRESCRIBED BY SECTION 28-8322.
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A ROADABLE AIRCRAFT MUST MAINTAIN BOTH AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION EXCEPT THAT IF THE ROADABLE AIRCRAFT IS SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL LICENSE TAX PURSUANT TO SECTION 28-8337, 28-8338 OR 28-8341, THE VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR THE ROADABLE AIRCRAFT IS CANCELED.
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Section 28-3101, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
28-3101.
Driver license classes A.
Except as provided in subsections B and C of this section and section 28-3102, the following driver license classes are valid:
1.
Class A.
A class A license is valid for operating either of the following:
(a) A motor vehicle that tows a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand pounds if the combined gross vehicle weight rating is twenty-six thousand one or more pounds.
(b) A vehicle that requires a class B, C or D license.
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Class B.
A class B license is valid for operating any of the following:
(a) A single motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand one or more pounds.
(b) A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand one or more pounds that tows a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds or less.
(c) A vehicle that requires a class C or D license for operation.
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Class C.
A class C license is valid for operating any of the following:
(a) A single motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand pounds or less.
(b) A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand pounds or less that tows a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds or less.
(c) A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand pounds or less that tows a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand pounds, if the combined gross vehicle weight rating is less than twenty-six thousand one pounds.
(d) A vehicle that is required to be placarded for hazardous materials.
(e) A bus or school bus.
(f) A vehicle that requires a class D license for operation.
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Class D.
A class D license is valid for operating any of the following:
(a) A single motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand pounds or less, including an autocycle AND A ROADABLE AIRCRAFT.
(b) A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand pounds or less that tows a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds or less.
(c) A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand pounds or less that tows a vehicle with a gross - 14 - S.B.
1180 vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand pounds if the combined gross vehicle weight rating is less than twenty-six thousand one pounds.
(d) A motorized touring vehicle.
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For the purposes of this subdivision, "motorized touring vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is all of the following:
(i) Owned by a commercial entity.
(ii) Rented for use during a sightseeing tour that is guided by an employee of the commercial entity that rents the motor vehicle.
(iii) Designed to travel with three wheels on the ground.
(iv) Capable of a maximum speed of forty-five miles per hour.
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Class G.
A class G license is valid for operating a single motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand pounds or less.
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Class M.
A class M license is valid for operating a motorcycle, motor driven cycle or moped but is not necessary for operating an autocycle, A ROADABLE AIRCRAFT or a motorcycle that has at least three wheels and a three-point safety belt and bucket or bench seats and that is fully enclosed or uses a roll cage frame.
For the purpose of licensing a driver, the department may endorse a class M license classification on a valid class A, B, C, D or G license.
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A class A, B, C, D or G license is not valid for operating a vehicle that requires a class M license or a vehicle that requires a special endorsement unless the proper endorsement appears on the license.
C.
A commercial driver license is not required to operate a vehicle described in subsection A, paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of this section if the vehicle has been issued a historic vehicle license plate pursuant to section 28-2484 and the department provides in the vehicle registration record both of the following:
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That the vehicle is classified as a noncommercial vehicle and may not be used as a commercial vehicle.
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The vehicle's gross vehicle weight is entered as zero.
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Effective date This act is effective from and after December 31, 2024.
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Action History

  1. DPA

  2. PASSED

  3. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  4. DP

  5. House Second Reading

  6. House First Reading.

  7. Transmit to House

  8. PASSED

  9. DP

  10. DP

  11. Senate Second Reading

  12. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 24 Yea · 3 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6302
Unaffiliated 7001
Republican 11000
Total 24303
% of votes cast 80%10%0%10%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anna Hernandez — Yea
Anthony Kern — Not Voting
Christine Marsh — Yea
Juan Mendez — Yea
Justine Wadsack — Yea
Ken Bennett — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Eva Burch Democrat Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Not Voting
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Not Voting
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Yea
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1180?
SB 1180 is sponsored by David C. Farnsworth (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1180?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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