Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 920 — Aerospace infrastructure; requiring certain permit for construction within certain radius of a heliport or vertiport; granting Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics certain authority. Effective date.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 15, 2025.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    4 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

196 added · 226 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of SB 920, changes were made to clarify and define terms related to aerospace infrastructure, such as "airport," "airport hazard," and "airport hazard area." Additionally, the act emphasizes the importance of these definitions in ensuring safe air travel and managing the areas around airports. This matters because clearer definitions can help in the planning and regulation of aerospace projects, enhancing safety and potentially streamlining the permitting process for new infrastructure.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Rosino of the Senate and Miller of the House 5 An Act relating to aerospace infrastructure;
Rosino of the Senate and Miller and Hill of the House An Act relating to aerospace infrastructure;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Aerospace infrastructure BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
“Airport hazard” means any structure, object of natural growth or use of land which obstructs the airspace required for the ENGR.
“Airport hazard” means any structure, object of natural growth or use of land which obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off of aircraft.;
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920 Page 1 flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off of aircraft.;
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Section 102.1.
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In order to prevent the erection of structures dangerous to air navigation, subject to the provisions of subsections B, C and D of this section, each person shall secure from the local airport zoning authority, or in the absence of a local airport zoning authority, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, a permit for the erection, alteration, or modification of any structure the result of which would exceed the ENR.
920 Page 2 Section 102.1.
920 Page 2 federal obstruction standards as contained in 14 CFR, Part 77.
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In order to prevent the erection of structures dangerous to air navigation, subject to the provisions of subsections B, C and D of this section, each person shall secure from the local airport zoning authority, or in the absence of a local airport zoning authority, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, a permit for the erection, alteration, or modification of any structure the result of which would exceed the federal obstruction standards as contained in 14 CFR, Part 77.
A 2.5-nautical mile radius of the geographical center of a publicly owned or operated airport, a military airport, or an airport open for public use which has no published instrument ENGR.
A 2.5-nautical mile radius of the geographical center of a publicly owned or operated airport, a military airport, or an airport open for public use which has no published instrument approach and has runways three thousand two hundred (3,200) feet or less in length;
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920 Page 3 approach and has runways three thousand two hundred (3,200) feet or less in length;
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The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics may assist the ENGR.
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics may assist the owner of such structure in any manner deemed feasible by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics.
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920 Page 5 owner of such structure in any manner deemed feasible by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics.
Section 421.
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Contingent upon the availability ENGR.
Contingent upon the availability of funds, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics may use established program processes or may contract with other qualified entities to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Development Act of 2021.
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920 Page 6 of funds, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics may use established program processes or may contract with other qualified entities to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Development Act of 2021.
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Maintain a registry of UAS being operated by state agencies, except those UAS that are part of a university-affiliated research program;
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Maintain a registry of educational institutions that offer training programs for users of UAS;
and ENGR.
920 Page 7 5.
920 Page 5 3.
Maintain a registry of UAS being operated by state agencies, except those UAS that are part of a university-affiliated research program;
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Maintain a registry of educational institutions that offer training programs for users of UAS;
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920 Page 8 Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2025.
920 Page 6 Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2025.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 7th day of May, 2025.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Airport Zoning Act to define new terms and impose permit requirements for constructing near heliports and vertiports, while updating the authority of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics regarding unmanned aircraft systems.

  • 3 O.S. 2021, Section 101

    9. “VTOL aircraft” means an aircraft which has vertical takeoff and landing capability.

    Adds a definition for VTOL aircraft.

  • 3 O.S. 2021, Section 102.1

    4. A 1-nautical mile radius of the geographical center of a publicly owned or operated heliport or vertiport.

    Establishes a permit requirement for constructions within a one-nautical mile radius of heliports and vertiports.

  • 3 O.S. 2021, Section 421

    C. The Department is authorized to enter into partnerships with any city or town of this state and any county or political subdivision or district in this state, or any public trust thereof, or any federal government entity for the purpose of investing in and operating infrastructure and any other items necessary to safely and effectively integrate AAM and UAS into the existing air transportation system of this state as well as the testing and development of these aeronautical technologies.

    Expands the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics' authority to enter partnerships for integrating advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems.

Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 90 Nays: 1

  8. Coauthored by Representative(s) Hill

  9. General Order

  10. CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee

  11. Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Transportation

  12. Referred to Transportation

  13. Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight

  14. First Reading

  15. Engrossed to House

  16. Referred for engrossment

  17. Measure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0

  18. General Order, Amended

  19. Placed on General Order

  20. Reported Do Pass Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed

  21. Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation

  22. Coauthored by Representative Miller (principal House author)

  23. Authored by Senator Rosino

  24. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 21 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee Vote

Failed 21 Yea · 22 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7001
Republican 142203
Total 212204
% of votes cast 45%47%0%9%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Not Voting
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Nay
Ally Seifried Republican Nay
Avery Frix Republican Nay
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Nay
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Not Voting
Dana Prieto Republican Nay
Darcy Jech Republican Not Voting
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Nay
District 24 Republican Nay
Dusty Deevers Republican Nay
George Burns Republican Nay
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Nay
John Haste Republican Nay
Jonathan Wingard Republican Nay
Julie Daniels Republican Not Voting
Julie McIntosh Republican Nay
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Nay
Kristen Thompson Republican Nay
Lisa Standridge Republican Nay
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Nay
Paul Rosino Republican Nay
Randy Grellner Republican Nay
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Nay
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Nay
Warren Hamilton Republican Nay

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Commerce And Economic Development Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13000
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 2000
Total 16000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (16)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea

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Transportation Committee: Do Pass

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 2000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 45 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 38001
Democrat 7001
Total 45002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Not Voting
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Not Voting
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Aeronautics & Transportation

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 1000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation technology
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SB 920 is sponsored by Paul Rosino (Republican) and Nicole Miller (Republican).
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