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HB 4834 — Aeronautics: other; aeronautics code; revise. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109 & 155 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.2 et seq.); adds sec. 89c & repeals sec. 36 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.36). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4835'25

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Aeronautics: other; aeronautics code; revise. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109 & 155 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.2 et seq.); adds sec. 89c & repeals sec. 36 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.36). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4835'25

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The recent changes to House Bill 4834 include the addition of language addressing an aeronautics commission and how it will be regulated in Michigan. This is significant because it helps clarify the governance structure for aviation-related activities in the state, potentially improving safety and efficiency in the aeronautics sector. The revisions also streamline how amendments to existing aeronautics laws are applied, making it easier for stakeholders to understand and comply with regulations. Overall, these adjustments aim to modernize the state's approach to aeronautics management.

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A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109, and 155 (MCL 259.2, 259.3, 259.7, 259.8, 259.9, 259.26, 259.27, 259.33, 259.34, 259.35, 259.51, 259.52, 259.53, 259.55, 259.76, 259.76a, 259.77, 259.80b, 259.80e, 259.82, 259.86, 259.109, and 259.155), the title as amended by 2015 PA 95, sections 2, 3, 8, 9, 51, and 86 as amended by 2002 PA 35, section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 261, section 26 as amended by 1992 PA 308, section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259, section 35 as amended by 2015 PA 258, section 76 as amended JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy by 1988 PA 391, sections 76a, 77, 82, and 155 as amended and sections 80b and 80e as added by 1996 PA 370, and section 109 as added by 2002 PA 90, and by adding section 89c;
clean energy system;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
expand definition of.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Amends sec.
TITLE An act relating to aeronautics in this state;
3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1003).
providing for the development and regulation of aeronautics;
2025-05-01 Referred 04/15/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4017 of 2025 Rules Jerry Neyer Labor:
creating a state aeronautics commission;
health and safety;
prescribing powers and duties;
penalty for failure to report a death;
providing for the licensing, registration, and supervision and control of all aircraft, airports and landing fields, schools of aviation, flying clubs, airmen, aviation instructors, airport managers, manufacturers, dealers, and commercial operation in intrastate commerce;
decrease by the maximum allowable amount if the death occurs to a certain individual on a family farm.
providing for rules pertaining thereto;
Amends sec.
prescribing a privilege tax for the use of the aeronautical facilities on the lands and waters of this state;
35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).
providing for the acquisition, development, and operation of airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities by this state, by political subdivisions, or by airport authorities;
2025-05-22, 2025-06-26 Referred 03/13/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) HB 4021 of 2025 Rules Joseph Aragona Civil procedure:
providing for the incorporation of airport authorities and providing for the powers, duties, and obligations of airport authorities;
evictions;
providing for the transfer of airport management to airport authorities, including the transfer of airport liabilities, employees, and operational jurisdiction;
pretrial and trial;
providing jurisdiction of crimes, torts, and contracts;
require pretrial, and allow trial and pretrial to be conducted by magistrate.
providing police powers for those entrusted to enforce this act;
Amends secs.
for the inspection of aeronautical facilities;
5735 & 8511 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5735 & 600.8511).
providing for civil liability of owners, operators, and others;
2025-05-15 Referred 03/18/2025 HB 4039 of 2025 Rules Pat Outman Administrative procedure:
making hunting from aircraft unlawful;
rules;
providing for a repair station operators lien;
requirement to eliminate regulations;
providing for appeals from rules or orders issued by the JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 commission;
provide for.
providing for the transfer from the Michigan board of aeronautics to the aeronautics commission all properties and funds held by the board of aeronautics;
Amends sec.
providing for a state aeronautics fund and making an appropriation therefor;
39 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.239).
prescribing penalties;
2025-09-04, 2025-09-18 Referred 01/29/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4101 of 2025 (PA 42 of 2026) Rules Matt Bierlein Health occupations:
and making uniform the law with reference to state development and regulation of aeronautics.
physical therapists;
Sec.
physical therapy licensure compact;
2.
enact.
As used in this act:
Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec.
(a) "Accident" means an event involving an aircraft that is in-flight in flight or taxiing, resulting in death or injury to any person, individual, damage to the aircraft affecting its ability to safely operate, or damage to public property or property of another person.
16187a.
(b) "Aeronautical facilities" means any device, physical or otherwise, that is an object of nature or that is human-made, that aids and is used in aeronautics.
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(c) "Aeronautics" means any act or matter that treats or deals with flight in the airspace.
HB 4102'25 2025-05-08, 2025-05-15 Referred 04/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4103 of 2025 (PA 43 of 2026) Rules Julie Rogers Health occupations:
(d) "Air navigation" means the operation or navigation of aircraft in the airspace over the land and waters of this state.
occupational therapists;
(e) "Aircraft" means any contrivance used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, including both crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
occupational therapy licensure compact;
(f) "Aircraft, civil" means any aircraft other than a public aircraft.
enact.
(g) "Aircraft, public" means any aircraft used exclusively in the service of any government or of any political subdivision of a government, including the government of any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, but not including any government-owned aircraft engaged in carrying JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 persons individuals or property for commercial purposes.
Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec.
(h) "Airman" means any individual, including the 1 one in command, and any pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, who engages in the navigation of aircraft while under way, and any individual who is in charge of the inspection, overhauling, or repair of aircraft, and any individual who serves in the capacity of aircraft dispatcher or air traffic control tower operator.
16188.
(i) "Airport" means any location, either on land or water, that is used for the landing or take-off of aircraft, and includes the buildings and facilities, if any, on that location.
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(j) "Airport approach plan" means a plan, or an amendment to a plan, adopted under section 12 of the airport zoning act, 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 23, MCL 259.442.
HB 4104'25 2025-05-01, 2025-05-08 Referred 04/16/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4113 of 2025 Rules Samantha Steckloff Liquor:
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(k) "Airport layout plan" means a plan, or an amendment to a plan, that shows current or proposed layout of an airport and that is approved by the commission.
other;
(l) "Airport manager" means any individual who is properly appointed and designated by the airport owner as the airport manager, and who is responsible for the supervision and operation of the airport to the airport owner.
discount for specially designated distributors and on-premises licensees;
(m) "Airspace approval" means that approval issued by the appropriate federal authority pertaining to the safe and efficient use of airspace by aircraft for an established or proposed airport or landing field.
increase.
(n) "Airspace, navigable" means airspace at and above the minimum flight altitudes prescribed in the federal air regulations including airspace needed for safe takeoff and landing.
Amends sec.
Sec.
233 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1233).
3.
2025-05-15, 2025-05-22 Referred 05/08/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4119 of 2025 Rules Steve Frisbie Sales tax:
As used in this act:
exemptions;
(a) "Balloon" means a lighter-than-air aircraft that is not JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 engine driven and that sustains flight through the use of either gas buoyancy or an airborne heater.
purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment;
(b) "Commercial activity or operations" means an activity or operation such as the sale of gasoline or oil, the soliciting or engaging in charter flying or flight instruction, the provision of skydiving services in any form, the provision of shelter or the tie-down of an aircraft, the overhaul or repair of an aircraft or of engines, or other activity or operation that offers aeronautic facilities or services to the public.
exempt.
(c) "Commission" means the Michigan aeronautics commission.
Amends sec.
(d) "Dealer" means a person engaged in the business of purchasing, selling, brokering, exchanging, or dealing in aircraft parts or in aircraft of a type required to be registered.
4x of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54x).
(e) "Decal plate" means that distinctive tab, sticker, decal, or plate issued by the commission with the registration certificate for an aircraft.
Referred 06/18/2026 HB 4120 of 2025 Rules Joey Andrews Use tax:
(f) "Department" means the state transportation department , bureau office of aeronautics.
exemptions;
(g) "Director" means the deputy director of the department, bureau executive administrator of the office of aeronautics who is the director of the Michigan aeronautics commission.
purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment;
(h) "Droneport" means a fixed or mobile location for the housing, maintenance, fueling, and piloting of commercial fleets of drones, and the safe flying of drones.
exempt.
Sec.
Amends sec.
7.
4k of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94k).
As used in this act:
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(a) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.
HR 0002'25 Referred 06/18/2026 HB 4125 of 2025 Rules Mike McFall Higher education:
(b) "Political subdivision" means a county, city, village, or township of this state, and any other political subdivision, public JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 corporation, authority, or district in this state that is or may be authorized by law to acquire, establish, construct, maintain, improve, and operate airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities.
education programs;
(c) "Private airport" or "private landing area" means any location, either on land or water, that is used for the takeoff or landing of aircraft and the use of which is restricted to the owner or persons authorized by the owner.
nuclear and hydrogen education grant program;
Notwithstanding any existing limitation or regulation to the contrary, the owner and any person authorized by the owner has the right to use the private airport or private landing area.
create.
Commercial operations shall not be conducted on a private landing area.
Creates new act.
(d) "Public use facility" means an a publicly or privately owned airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility that is available for use by the general public without prior approval of the owner or operator.
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(e) "Qualified airport" means that term as defined in section 109.
HB 4127'25, HB 4129'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25 2025-04-17 Referred 03/25/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4129 of 2025 Rules Joey Andrews Labor:
(f) "Rule" means a rule promulgated pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
employment incentives;
Sec.
employment incentives nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program act;
8.
create.
As used in this act:
Creates new act.
(a) "Seaplane" means an aircraft that is capable of landing and taking off on the water.
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(b) "Seaplane base" means an area of water used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, together with appurtenant shoreside buildings and facilities.
HB 4127'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25 2025-04-17 Referred 03/25/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4148 of 2025 Rules Cameron Cavitt Education:
(c) "State approach surface" means an imaginary plane longitudinally centered on the extended runway centerline and JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 extending outward and upward from each end of the state primary surface.
board members;
(d) "State primary surface" means a surface longitudinally centered on a runway.
state board of education;
For a paved runway, the state primary surface extends 200 feet beyond each end of that runway.
require members to be selected from districts.
for For an unpaved runway, or a planned paved runway, the state primary surface ends at each end of that runway.
Amends sec.
The elevation of any point on the state primary surface is the same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway centerline.
282a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.282a) & adds sec.
The width of a state primary surface is as follows:
282b.
(i) One hundred feet for basic utility airports.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4151 of 2025 Rules David Martin Education:
(ii) Two hundred and fifty feet for general utility airports.
teachers and administrators;
Sec.
endorsement requirements;
9.
modify.
As used in this act:
Amends sec.
(a) "Taxi" means the moving of an aircraft under its own power either on the ground or on the surface of the water, prior to the beginning of the take-off run and after the end of the landing run.
1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).
(b) "Temporary commercial operations" means any commercial operation conducted for a period not to exceed 120 days per calendar year.
2025-03-06 Referred 03/05/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4152 of 2025 Rules Kathy Schmaltz Education:
(c) "Ultralight" means an aircraft meeting requirements of 14 C.F.R.
other;
part 103.
certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation institutions;
(d) "Vehicle" means any device in, upon, or by which a person or property is or may be transported, except an aircraft.
create.
(e) "Vertiport" means an area of land, an area of water, or a structure used for the landing and takeoff of VTOL aircraft.
Amends sec.
(f) "VTOL" means vertical takeoff and landing.
1531e of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531e).
Sec.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4153 of 2025 Rules Nancy DeBoer Education:
26.
teachers and administrators;
(1) There is created and established an aeronautics commission to be known as the The Michigan aeronautics commission is created.
district-level certifications;
JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 (2) The commission shall consist consists of the director of the state transportation department, the director of the department of state police, the director of the department of natural resources, the director of the department of military and veterans affairs, and 5 other members who shall be are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate and who shall continue in office until their successors are appointed.
provide for.
(3) Members of the commission shall be are appointed for terms of 4 years.
Amends secs.
Sec.
501, 521, 551, 1231, 1233, 1311b, 1526, 1535a & 1809 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.501 et seq.) & adds sec.
27.
1531l.
Director of aeronautics.
2025-03-06 Referred 03/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4154 of 2025 Rules Brian BeGole Education:
There is hereby established and created the The office of director of aeronautics is created within the department.
career and technical;
of aeronautics.
trade schools;
The state transportation department shall appoint the director shall be appointed by the commission, to serve for an indefinite term, during his efficient, honest and businesslike execution of his duties.
include in the postsecondary enrollment options act.
He shall be appointed with due regard to his the individual's fitness and by reason of his the individual's aeronautical knowledge and practical experience in the field of aeronautics.
Amends sec.
He The director shall devote his the director's entire time to the duties of his the office as required and prescribed by this act, and shall not be actively engaged or employed in any other business, vocation, or employment.
3 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513).
, nor shall he The director shall not have any pecuniary interest in or any stock in or bonds of any civil aeronautics enterprise.
Referred 03/12/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4155 of 2025 Rules Alicia St.
He The director shall receive such compensation as determined by the commission may determine state transportation department and shall be reimbursed for all traveling and other expenses incurred by him in the discharge of his in discharging the director's official duties.
Germaine Education:
Sec.
curriculum;
33.
recommendations for curriculum companies and assessment companies;
Office and expense—employees of department of JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 aeronautics.
require the department to provide.
The commission is hereby authorized to The department may employ such assistants, clerks, stenographers, staff and other help , and to make such expenditures as it may deem the department considers necessary for the carrying out of the provisions of this act.
Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec.
Sec.
1278e.
34.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4160 of 2025 Rules Gina Johnsen Administrative procedure:
(1) The state aeronautics fund is created.
rules;
All money received from aviation fuel taxes imposed under section 203(1), the portion of sales and use taxes to be deposited into the state aeronautics fund under section 25 of the general sales tax act, 1933 PA 167, MCL 205.75, and section 21 of the use tax act, 1937 PA 94, MCL 205.111, any money required to be deposited into the state aeronautics fund under section 35(3), and all money received from licensing of schools of aviation, airports, landing fields, airport managers, registration of aircraft and airmen, and from the operation of state operated state-operated airports, landing fields, state-owned or state-maintained weather observation stations, from transportation reimbursements, and from any other aeronautical facilities or services, must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the state aeronautics fund.
adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations;
(2) The qualified airport fund is created.
prohibit.
All money to be deposited into the qualified airport fund under section 25 of the general sales tax act, 1933 PA 167, MCL 205.75, and section 21 of the use tax act, 1937 PA 94, MCL 205.111, must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the qualified airport fund.
Amends secs.
Sec.
32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).
35.
2025-09-04, 2025-09-18 Referred 02/26/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4221 of 2025 Rules Laurie Pohutsky Health occupations:
(1) All money in and credited to the state aeronautics fund created under section 34(1) is appropriated for carrying out this act, and to meet the expenses of the department.
veterinarians;
However, money in and credited to the state aeronautics fund is not appropriated for carrying out subsection (2), except as provided in JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 subsection (4).
veterinarian-client-patient relationship;
Upon appropriation, the state treasurer may draw a warrant on the state treasury to make payments in the amounts and to the persons as directed by the department.
require.
subject to approval and release by the state administrative board of the authorized amounts.
Amends secs.
However, money appropriated under this subsection or later made available must not be expended on an aviation project not carried out under the supervision and direction of the department and with the approval of the commission.
16287 & 18811 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16287 & 333.18811).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), all money in and credited to the qualified airport fund created under section 34(2) is appropriated for carrying out the purposes described in this subsection.
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On a quarterly basis, the state treasurer shall disburse from the qualified airport fund to the operator of a qualified airport an amount equal to the amount deposited into the qualified airport fund.
HB 4221'25 2025-10-23, 2025-10-30 Referred 10/16/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4227 of 2025 Rules Parker Fairbairn Education:
If there is more than 1 qualified airport, the state treasurer shall disburse the amount deposited into the qualified airport fund to each operator of a qualified airport in the same proportion that the amount of taxable gallons of fuel sold at the qualified airport during the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount of taxable gallons of fuel sold at all qualified airports during the preceding fiscal year.
safety;
An operator of a qualified airport shall use money disbursed to the operator under this subsection in the following order of priority:
1 emergency and safety manager and at least 1 mental health coordinator;
(a) For deposit in a bond and interest redemption account created by ordinance of the qualified airport solely to pay the next scheduled payments for revenue bonds issued by the operator of the qualified airport pursuant to an ordinance under the revenue bond act of 1933, 1933 PA 94, MCL 141.101 to 141.140, to finance capital improvements to landing areas at the qualified airport.
require each intermediate school district to employ.
The JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 capital improvements to landing areas may include, but are not limited to, runway and taxiway design, construction, repair or rehabilitation, lighting, drainage systems, land acquisition, airfield roadways, noise mitigation systems, deicing pads, and surveillance systems at the qualified airport.
Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec.
(b) To defray the costs of capital improvements to landing areas of the qualified airport.
1308g.
The capital improvements to landing areas may include, but are not limited to, runway and taxiway design, construction, repair or rehabilitation, lighting, drainage systems, land acquisition, airfield roadways, noise mitigation systems, deicing pads, and surveillance systems at the qualified airport.
Referred 05/14/2025 HB 4235 of 2025 Rules Rachelle Smit Public employees and officers:
(3) If the Federal Aviation Administration or a federal court of competent jurisdiction issues a final decision, decision and order, or order in a proceeding finding that the deposit or credit of money to the qualified airport fund under this act, section 25 of the general sales tax act, 1933 PA 167, MCL 205.75, and section 21 of the use tax act, 1937 PA 94, MCL 205.111, does not comply with, or disbursements from the qualified airport fund as authorized under subsection (2) do not comply with, the federal airport revenue use requirements under 49 USC 47107(b) or 49 USC 47133, the state treasurer shall transfer money in the qualified airport fund to the state aeronautics fund as necessary to comply with the final decision, decision and order, or order.
state;
The state treasurer shall only transfer money from the qualified airport fund under this subsection while the final decision, decision and order, or order is in effect and binding on this state.
use of certain applications on state devices;
(4) The department shall, on a quarterly basis, disburse all money transferred from the qualified airport fund to the state JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 aeronautics fund under subsection (3) to the operator of a qualified airport.
prohibit.
The department shall not disburse money under this subsection if the disbursement would violate the terms of the final decision, decision and order, or order of the Federal Aviation Administration or federal court.
Creates new act.
If there is more than 1 qualified airport, the department shall disburse the money to each operator of a qualified airport in the same proportion that the amount of taxable gallons of fuel sold at the qualified airport during the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount of taxable gallons of fuel sold at all qualified airports during the preceding fiscal year.
2025-04-17 Referred 03/26/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4240 of 2025 Rules Bill Schuette State agencies (existing):
An operator of a qualified airport that receives money under this subsection shall only use the money for the purposes, and in the order of priority, described in subsection (2).
other;
(5) By April 1 , 2017, and by April 1 of each year, after 2017, the operator of a qualified airport shall file a report with the department describing how the money disbursed to the operator of the qualified airport under this section was spent or otherwise used by the operator of the qualified airport during the preceding calendar year.
foreign influence of public bodies;
The report must be on a form or in a format prescribed or approved by the department.
prohibit.
(6) As used in this section, "ordinance" means that term as defined in section 3 of the revenue bond act of 1933, 1933 PA 94, MCL 141.103.
Creates new act.
Sec.
2025-04-17 Referred 03/26/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4241 of 2025 Rules Mike Hoadley Economic development:
51.
other;
(1) The commission has general supervision over aeronautics within this state.
economic incentives to certain foreign countries;
The commission shall encourage, foster, and participate with and provide grants to the political subdivisions of this state in the development of aeronautics within this state.
prohibit.
The commission shall establish and encourage the JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 establishment of airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities.
Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec.
The commission shall promulgate rules that it considers necessary and advisable for the public safety governing the designing, laying out, location, building, equipping, and operation of airports and landing fields and shall exercise exclusive authority to approve the location and operation of airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities within the this state, so as to assure ensure a uniformity in regulations covering aeronautics.
7c.
In order to implement this act, the commission may establish programs of state financial assistance in the form of grants, leases, loans, and purchases, or a combination of grants, leases, loans, and purchases, for assisting political subdivisions or other persons.
2025-04-17 Referred 03/26/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4244 of 2025 Rules Matt Maddock Administrative procedure:
The commission shall not grant an exclusive right for the use of an aeronautical facility.
other;
The commission may by the issuance of appropriate and effective rules register pilot's certificates issued by the civil aeronautics authority Federal Aviation Administration or other similar federal authority to resident pilots of the this state, for which it may charge a fee not to exceed $5.00;
references to the Gulf of Mexico;
govern and regulate commercial operations in intrastate commerce, for which it may charge a fee of not more than $25.00;
require to be the Gulf of America.
and provide for the licensing of aircraft dealers, for which it may charge a fee of not more than $25.00.
Creates new act.
(2) The commission shall cooperate with and assist the federal government, state governments, authorities of political subdivisions, and individuals engaged in aeronautics or the development of aeronautics, and shall seek to coordinate the aeronautical activities of these entities.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4246 of 2025 Rules Phil Green Health occupations:
The commission may confer with or hold joint hearings with any federal or state governments, their agencies, the authorities of political JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 subdivisions, and individuals, in connection with any matter arising under this act, and avail itself of the cooperation, services, records, and facilities of those agencies in the administration and enforcement of this act.
nurses;
The commission shall reciprocate by furnishing governments and their agencies its cooperation, services, records, and facilities, insofar as may be to the extent that it is practicable.
nurse licensure compact;
(3) The commission may perform acts, issue and amend orders, and make, promulgate, and amend reasonable general or special rules and procedures, and establish minimum standards, consistent with this act, which that it considers necessary to implement this act and to perform its the commission's duties under this act, all commensurate with and for the purpose of protecting and insuring ensuring the general public interest, health, welfare, and safety.
enact.
The commission may adopt and enforce the provisions of the currently effective federal legislation governing aeronautics.
Amends secs.
The commission shall promulgate rules to implement this act.
16170a, 16222, 16231, 16238 & 17201 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16170a et seq.) & adds secs.
The commission may deviate from or add to rules if necessary for the public safety and for the safety of aircraft and airmen within the this state.
16187, 17225 & 17225a.
A rule of the commission shall does not apply to aeronautical facilities owned by the federal government.
2025-05-22, 2025-06-05 Referred 05/14/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4254 of 2025 Rules Joseph Aragona Animals:
(4) For the safety of aircraft and airmen within this state, the commission may designate, establish, or modify a state airways system.
care and treatment;
The commission may publish and distribute maps, charts, and information relating to that system.
conducting of research or training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress;
(5) The commission, a commission member or employee, the director, and every state, county, and municipal officer charged with the enforcement of state and municipal laws shall enforce and assist in the enforcement of this act and of rules promulgated JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 under this act, and of all other laws of this state relating to aeronautics.
prohibit.
In the aid of enforcement, general police powers are conferred upon the commission, each of its members, the director, and the officers and employees of the commission designated by the commission to exercise those powers.
Amends secs.
The commission is further authorized to enforce this act and rules promulgated under this act by injunction in the circuit court.
2674, 2675 & 2678 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2674 et seq.);
The prosecuting attorney of the county in which an offense is committed shall prosecute offenders against this act and other aeronautical laws of this state, or any rule promulgated under this act or order issued by the commission.
adds secs.
When a complaint is made before a municipal court in a city having such a court, or the district court in the county, district, or political subdivision in which venue is proper, that court may take cognizance, hear, try, and determine such matters and pass sentence upon offenders in accordance with law.
2670 & 2675a & repeals secs.
(6) The commission, a commission member, the director, or an employee designated by the commission may hold investigations, inquiries, and hearings concerning matters covered by this act, aircraft accidents, or orders and rules of the commission.
2672 & 2673 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2672 & 333.2673).
Each person individual designated may administer oaths and affirmations, certify to official acts, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of papers, books, and documents.
Referred 10/30/2025 HB 4279 of 2025 Rules Jaime Greene Military affairs:
In case of failure to comply with a subpoena or order issued under this act, the commission, or its authorized representative, may invoke the aid of a court of general jurisdiction.
other;
The court may order the witness to comply with the requirements of the subpoena or order, or to give evidence touching the matter in question.
Michigan National Guard apprenticeship program;
Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt.
create.
JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 (7) In order to To facilitate investigations by the commission in the interest of public safety and development of aeronautics, the reports of investigations or hearings, or any part of them, shall must not be admitted in evidence or used for any purpose in an action or proceeding growing out of a matter referred to in the investigation, hearing, or report, except in case of criminal or other proceedings instituted in behalf of the this state under this act or any other law of this state relating to aeronautics.
Creates new act.
A commissioner, director, or an officer or employee of the commission shall must not be required to testify to facts ascertained in, or information gained by reason of, his or her that individual's official capacity, or be required to testify as an expert witness in an action or proceeding involving an aircraft.
2025-08-21, 2025-09-04 Referred 05/20/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) HB 4306 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Traffic control:
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the commission may make available to appropriate federal and state agencies information and material developed in the course of its hearings and investigations.
driver license;
(8) For the purposes of executing its powers and duties under this act, the commission, upon recommendations to of the state administrative board, department, may enter into necessary contracts.
exceptions to driver license suspension for certain individuals who suffered an epileptic seizure;
Sec.
provide for.
52.
Amends sec.
Powers and duties of director of aeronautics.
309 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309) & adds sec.
The director of aeronautics shall be is the executive officer of the commission and the department of aeronautics and under the commission's supervision shall administer the provisions of this and all other acts relating to aeronautics within this state.
309a.
Sec.
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53.
HB 4307'25 2025-09-04, 2025-10-23 Referred 06/25/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4309 of 2025 (PA 45 of 2026) Rules David Prestin Health occupations:
Delegation of powers to director of aeronautics.
physician's assistants;
The commission may shall delegate to the director of aeronautics any of the powers or duties vested in or imposed upon it on the commission JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 by this act.
physician's assistants licensure compact;
Such The delegated powers and duties may be exercised by such the director in the name of the commission.
provide for.
Sec.
Amends secs.
55.
16337 & 18001 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16337 & 333.18001) & adds secs.
(1) The commission may prescribe the duties and conditions of employment of its enforcement inspection officers.
16187d, 17011b, 17061a, 17511b & 18011b.
The inspection officers shall be law enforcement officers of the state and shall have the authority of police officers as provided by law, except as otherwise provided in this section.
2025-05-01, 2025-05-08 Referred 04/23/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4345 of 2025 (PA 5 of 2025) Rules Cameron Cavitt School aid:
The officers shall be vested with power and authority of deputy sheriffs except that such power and authority shall be restricted to the investigation and enforcement of investigate violations of and enforce rules promulgated and orders issued by the commission, and to the statutes relating to Michigan airports, and the Michigan aeronautics code.
penalties;
The officers may issue summons, make arrests, and initiate criminal proceedings against offenders.
exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for district closure during a declared state of emergency;
The commission shall be responsible for all actions of its officers committed under color of their official position and authority.this act.
provide for.
(2) A summons issued by the law enforcement officers of the commission for violations of the aeronautics code, the statutes relating to Michigan airports, or the rules and orders promulgated by the commission, shall be answerable before the recorder's court or municipal court of the city in which the violation took place or before the district court in the county, district or political subdivision in which the violation took place.An aeronautical facility or facility licensed, permitted, or approved by the commission is subject to inspection by an inspection officer at any time.
Amends sec.
Sec.
101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701).
76.
2025-05-01 Referred 04/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4346 of 2025 Rules Angela Witwer Gaming:
(1) An aircraft tied down, moored, hangared, or based within this state and the number assigned to that aircraft by the federal aviation administration shall must be registered annually JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 with the commission and a registration fee must be paid.
other;
An aircraft shall not be issued a state registration certificate when it does not have a valid and effective registration certificate as issued by the federal aviation administration or a foreign government.
allocation of revenue under the lawful internet gaming act to the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund;
(2) An aircraft shall be is subject to the registration provisions of this act except when it is 1 of the following:
remove cap.
(a) An aircraft engaged in scheduled passenger service flying in interstate or foreign commerce or in that part of interstate or foreign commerce which is intrastate in character, and operating exclusively under the provisions of a federal certificate issued under 14 CFR Part part 121.
Amends sec.
(b) An aircraft owned by the United States government.
15 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.315).
(c) An aircraft of a resident of another state or an aircraft of a resident of this state that is tied down, moored, hangared, or based within another state, having complied with the registration requirements of that state, and operating within this state for a period of not more than 90 days in a calendar year.
TIE BAR WITH:
This An aircraft described in this subdivision shall not engage in intrastate commercial activity within this state.
HB 4347'25 2025-10-30, 2025-12-11 Referred 10/21/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4347 of 2025 Rules Tom Kunse Gaming:
(d) Aircraft owned by or registered to the United States, aircraft of the civil air patrol, Civil Air Patrol, or aircraft licensed by a foreign country with which the United States has reciprocal relations.
horse racing;
This An aircraft described in this subdivision shall not engage in commercial activity within this state.
Michigan agriculture and equine industry development fund;
(e) An aircraft which, in the opinion of the commission, is in a condition that would reasonably preclude its operation during the registration period.
modify.
JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 Sec.
Amends secs.
76a.
2 & 20 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.302 & 431.320).
(1) A person shall not operate nor shall and an owner shall not knowingly permit to be operated, except as provided in this act, an aircraft of a type required to be registered, which is not registered or for which a current certificate of registration has not been issued, or for which the current fee has not been paid.
TIE BAR WITH:
(2) A person shall not operate nor shall and an owner shall not knowingly permit to be operated, except as provided in this act, an aircraft of a type required to be registered, unless there is carried in the aircraft, as required by this act, a valid registration certificate issued by the commission for the current registration year.
HB 4346'25 2025-10-30, 2025-12-11 Referred 10/21/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) HB 4352 of 2025 Rules Tyrone Carter Water supply:
(3) An application for registration shall must be made on forms provided by the commission, and shall must be signed and sworn to by the applicant.
systems;
The registration shall must be issued subject to approval of the commission.
authority as municipal authority;
Fees shall must be paid to the commission in the form of cash paid in person or in the form of an electronic credit card payment, a check, money order, or bank draft made payable to the state of Michigan.
modify.
Sec.
Amends title & secs.
77.
1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c & 4d of 1955 PA 233 (MCL 124.281 et seq.).
(1) If an aircraft is registered under this act, the commission shall send an application for renewal registration to the owner of the aircraft on or after November 1 preceding before the year 3-year registration period to be designated on the registration.
2025-06-26, 2025-08-21 Referred 06/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4354 of 2025 Rules Mike Mueller Water supply:
The registration application shall must be executed and returned to the commission with payment of the registration fee as provided by this section before the expiration date of the prior registration.
systems;
If an owner of an aircraft fails to receive a registration application form by December 1, he or she as described in this section, the owner shall inform the commission.
authority as municipal authority;
JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 (2) The owner of an aircraft that had was not been previously subject to registration under this act but has become subject to registration under this act shall inform the commission within 30 days after becoming subject to registration, shall register the aircraft, and shall pay the appropriate fee as provided by this section.
modify.
(3) A registration fee shall be is payable annually on or before December 31.
Amends sec.
However, for an aircraft being registered for the first time, a registration certificate issued after July 1 shall be issued at the rate of 50% of the annual fee.
2 of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.602).
All aircraft registrations shall expire on January 1 of each year.every 3 years.
TIE BAR WITH:
(4) A registration fee shall be is in lieu of all property taxes on the aircraft, either general or local.
HB 4352'25 2025-06-26, 2025-08-21 Referred 06/05/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4361 of 2025 Rules Phil Green Public utilities:
(5) A registration fee shall must be paid at the rate of 1 cent 3 cents per pound of either maximum gross weight or maximum takeoff weight, whichever is greater, for which the aircraft is certified under the federal aviation administration Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness certificate.
other;
(6) If an aircraft owner fails to register or pay the aircraft registration fee due under this act by the time specified, a penalty of $50.00 shall must be added if the failure is not more than 1 month, with an additional $5.00 penalty for each additional month or fraction of a month during which the registration fee and penalty are not paid.
guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines;
(7) If an aircraft registration fee is not paid within the time specified and it is shown to the satisfaction of the commission that the failure or refusal was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect, the penalty may be waived at the discretion of the director of the state transportation department JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 or his or her the director's designated representative.
modify.
The period for which a penalty is assessed shall must not exceed 1 year.3 years.
Amends sec.
(8) If an aircraft registration fee is paid by mail, the postmark date is the date of payment.
10p of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10p).
Sec.
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 12/09/2025 HB 4385 of 2025 Rules Joey Andrews Natural resources:
80b.
shorelands;
(1) A person operating an aircraft shall conform to standard traffic patterns recommended by federal air regulations except as follows:
temporary erosion control structures;
(a) When If meteorological conditions are such that cause compliance with visual flight rules as prescribed by federal air regulations is to be impossible at the prescribed traffic pattern altitudes, altitudes may be reduced as necessary down to but no lower than altitudes in accordance with the appropriate federal air regulations, this act, and the rules promulgated under this act.
authorize without permit during high water levels.
(b) If local conditions require, and the traffic pattern has been altered to fit these conditions and approved by the commission.
Amends secs.
(2) Aircraft shall conform with properly established to local noise abatement procedures approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
32312, 32312a & 32510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32312 et seq.) & adds sec.
(3) A person shall not fly an aircraft acrobatically over a licensed aeronautical facility except upon written authority of the airport manager, and then only when the site is closed to traffic.
32510a.
(4) Airmen, before departing from a licensed aeronautical facility, shall make satisfactory arrangements for the payment of storage, repair, and supply charges.
Referred 06/25/2025 HB 4391 of 2025 Rules Julie Rogers Crimes:
(5) The owner, operator, or pilot of an aircraft, or a person to whom he or she the owner, operator, or pilot has given permission to use the aircraft, is directly responsible for its the JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 aircraft's safe operation.
intoxication or impairment;
(6) When If an aircraft is involved in an accident in this state that causes injury or death, the owner or person in control of the aircraft shall immediately report the accident to the nearest state police post.
methods of testing intoxication or impairment in the Michigan vehicle code;
(7) A person shall not operate an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, the life or property of another.
expand to include other bodily fluid.
Other than at a licensed or approved landing area, a person shall not fly an aircraft less than 25 feet, (7.6 meters) or 7.6 meters, above the ground at the field boundary, or closer than 25 feet, (7.6 meters) or 7.6 meters, to any object or structure while landing or taking off.
Amends secs.
(8) A person shall not fly an aircraft within 500 feet, (153 meters) or 153 meters, of another aircraft, except by prearrangement of each aircraft's pilot in command.
625a, 625c & 625g of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625a et seq.).
Sec.
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80e.
HB 4390'25 2025-06-05, 2025-06-26 Referred 05/22/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) HB 4399 of 2025 Rules David Prestin Health occupations:
(1) Except when as otherwise provided in this section, or except if necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft shall must not be flown at any of the following locations:
advanced practice registered nurses;
(a) Over any congested area of a city or village at an altitude below that which, if a power unit fails, will permit an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons individuals or property on the surface, and in no case not less than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet from the aircraft.
scope of practice of registered professional nurses who hold specialty certifications as nurse practitioners;
(b) Over Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, any other area at an altitude of less than 500 feet, (153 meters) or 153 meters, above the surface.
modify.
, except An aircraft may be operated at an altitude of less than 500 feet, or 153 meters, above the surface over open water or sparsely populated areas, in which case JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 the aircraft shall but must not be operated less than 500 feet from any person, individual, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
Amends secs.
(2) A helicopter may be flown at altitudes less than the minimums prescribed in subsection (1), if the operation is conducted without hazard to persons individuals or property on the surface.
17201, 17210, 17211a & 17212 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17201 et seq.) & adds sec.
(3) Uncrewed aircraft must be operated in accordance with applicable federal regulations for the operation of uncrewed aircraft.
17210a.
Sec.
Referred 11/05/2025 HB 4402 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Health:
82.
diseases;
(1) A person shall not engage in the business of buying, selling, brokering, or dealing in aircraft of a type required to be registered, unless he or she the person has received a license from the commission.
dissemination of information about cytomegalovirus (CMV) to certain individuals and in certain situations;
(2) An application for a dealer's license shall must be accompanied by a $25.00 license fee per year, or $75.00 for a 3- year period, and shall must be submitted on the appropriate form furnished by the commission.
provide for.
Applications shall must be signed and accompanied by a sworn statement containing the information required by the commission to determine whether the applicant is lawfully entitled to the license.
Amends secs.
(3) A license granted under subsection (1) expires on January 1 of each calendar year after 1 or 3 years and may be renewed upon application and payment of the required fee.
5431 & 5432 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431 & 333.5432) & adds sec.
The commission may issue a 1/2-year license for the balance of the current year if application is made after July 1 upon payment of 1/2 of the fee.
5143.
(4) A dealer or manufacturer shall display a dealer's license in a prominent location at his or her the dealer's or manufacturer's place of business.
2025-10-16, 2025-10-23 Referred 09/17/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4422 of 2025 Rules Pauline Wendzel Liquor:
(5) A licensee shall maintain a record , to be that is open to JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 inspection by any law enforcement officer or authorized officer or investigator of the commission, of every aircraft subject to registration which that is bought, sold, exchanged, received, or accepted by the licensee for sale or exchange.
authorized distribution agents;
A licensee shall submit a report to the commission of aircraft sold to a resident of another state and include the notice of sale or transfer and the registration certificate, if any.
authorized distribution agent fees;
(6) The commission shall issue to aircraft manufacturers, aircraft engine manufacturers, and dealers a distinctive general registration number for each aircraft owned or controlled by them.
increase.
These The aircraft shall described in this subsection must not be used except for demonstration, for sale, for ferrying, or for testing.
Amends sec.
General registration numbers for manufacturer and dealer aircraft shall must be issued annually under the same conditions as registration certificates and a $5.00 charge made for the general registration numbers for manufacturer and dealer aircraft.
205 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1205).
The general registration number issued to a manufacturer or dealer shall must be displayed in the aircraft at all times.
2025-09-25 Referred 09/18/2025 HB 4484 of 2025 Rules Joseph Fox Human services:
(7) A manufacturer or dealer selling or exchanging aircraft subject to registration, before delivering an aircraft to the purchaser, shall apply to the commission for aircraft registration.
medical services;
, and the The purchaser shall sign the application for registration and other necessary papers to enable the manufacturer or dealer to apply to the commission.
coverage policies for speech-language pathologists;
(8) A dealer Within 15 days after dismantling or wrecking any registered aircraft, a dealer shall forward the registration certificate for that aircraft to the commission within 15 days for cancellation.
modify.
(9) The commission may cancel, revoke, or suspend the a JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 dealer's license for failure to comply with this section.
Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec.
Sec.
109z.
86.
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 Referred 09/03/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4501 of 2025 Rules Mike Mueller Marihuana:
(1) Any individual appointed as an airport manager by the owner of a licensed aeronautical facility, before operating as an airport manager, shall be licensed by the department for which the department may make a reasonable charge not to exceed $5.00.
other;
An airport manager license expires on December 31 , annually.
cannabis regulatory agency;
(2) All airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities, except those owned or operated by the United States government, before operating as such, shall must be approved by the department before operating as an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility.
allow to operate a marihuana reference laboratory and to collect, transport, possess, test, and perform research with marihuana.
(3) The department shall issue annually a license of approval in each case and charge an annual fee of not in excess of more than $100.00.
Amends sec.
The fee shall be is in lieu of all real property taxes on the landing area and improvements to the landing area to the extent permitted by section 7y of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7y.
7 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27957).
(4) Commercial operations shall not be performed on any land based landing area other than at a licensed aeronautical facility except that temporary field permits may be issued under this section.
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 11/13/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4509 of 2025 Rules Luke Meerman Health occupations:
All commercial operations shall be based out of a licensed aeronautical facility.The license fee associated with an airport must be utilized to support the safety inspection of that facility.
audiologists;
If multiple inspections are necessary to license a facility with deficiencies, reinspection fees must apply.
audiologist and speech language pathologist licensure compact;
(5) If the owner of an aircraft uses, or proposes to use, an area of land for temporary commercial landing areas, he or she the owner shall apply to the commission for a temporary field permit on forms furnished by the commission.
provide for.
JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 (6) The annual license of approval issued pursuant to subsection (2) shall must include a statement, certified by the director, describing the approach clear zones and transitional surface areas for the airport for which the license is applicable.
Amends secs.
Standards for describing approach clear zones and transitional surface areas shall must be uniform according to type of runway and shall must conform with regularly accepted definitions and usage in the aeronautics field.
16801 & 17601 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16801 & 333.17601) & adds secs.
Sec.
16187, 16804 & 17603a.
89c.
2025-09-18, 2025-10-16 Referred 09/03/2025 HB 4552 of 2025 Rules Brad Paquette Health:
The department may promulgate rules under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, establishing licensing standards for droneports and vertiports.
immunizations;
The licensing standards for droneports and vertiports must be limited to those necessary for the safe integration of uncrewed aircraft systems in this state and must include, but are not limited to, standards related to physical placement, communication infrastructure minimums, obstruction clearance, visual markings, and security.
promulgation of certain rules and regulations that are more stringent than the vaccination exemptions provided in statute and that exclude individuals from school as a disease control measure;
Sec.
prohibit.
109.
Amends secs.
As used in this chapter:
9215 & 9227 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215 & 333.9227) & adds sec.
(a) "Airport" means a publicly owned airport licensed by the state transportation department, bureau of aeronautics department under section 86 and includes all airport facilities at the airport.
5115a.
An airport is "publicly owned" if the portion used for the landing and taking off of aircraft is owned, operated, controlled, leased to, or leased by the United States or any agency or department of the United States, this state, a local government or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state, or any other governing body, public agency, or other public corporation.
TIE BAR WITH:
Property to be All of the following property is included as part of an airport:
HB 4553'25 Referred 06/05/2025 HB 4553 of 2025 Rules James DeSana Education:
shall include all of the following:
attendance;
JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 (i) Property within the area identified in the latest exhibit A, the property map based on deeds, title opinions, land surveys, an approved airport layout plan, and project documentation included with or attached to federal grant agreements executed by the local government that owns or operates the airport prior to before the transfer of operational jurisdiction over the airport to an authority created under this chapter, and lands purchased with federal funds and passenger facility charges related to the airport.
promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations;
(ii) Other property acquired with the proceeds of any airport generated revenues, passenger facility charges, federal grants-in- aid related to the airport, or other federal grants for airport purposes by the local government that owns the airport over which operational jurisdiction is being transferred to an authority.
prohibit.
(iii) Other property owned or acquired by an authority for airport purposes.
Amends sec.
(b) "Airport facilities" means any of the following at an airport:
1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177).
(i) Real or personal property, or an interest in real or personal property, used for the landing, taking off, taxiing, parking, storing, shelter, supply, or care of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo, and all appurtenant areas used for airport buildings or other airport facilities, and all appurtenant rights-of-way.
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(ii) Real or personal property, and easements above, on, or under the surface of real or personal property, used or intended to be used for over-flight, for noise abatement or noise buffers, for clear zones, or for side transition zones.
HB 4552'25 Referred 06/05/2025 HB 4558 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Health:
(iii) Real or personal property, and easements above, on, or JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 under the surface of real or personal property, used or intended to be used for the full or partial satisfaction of environmental mitigation requirements imposed by any federal, state, county, or other municipal government or agency as a condition of approving the acquisition, construction, expansion, or operation of other airport facilities, whether or not located within the boundaries of the local unit of government that owns the airport over which operational jurisdiction is transferred pursuant to this chapter.
occupations;
(iv) Other structures, improvements, and buildings of all types used or useful for airport related purposes for the convenience of the public or for commercial or general aviation activities, located on the property acquired by or under the operational jurisdiction of the authority, including, but not limited to, restaurants, hotels, motels, exhibition halls, convention facilities, automotive parking facilities, retail stores, aircraft fueling systems, automotive service centers, cargo buildings, warehouses, kitchen facilities, drainage systems, utilities, roadways, automobile and aircraft bridges, and surface transportation terminals and facilities.
examination and evaluation for purchase of contact lenses;
(v) Beacons, markers, communications systems, automated weather systems, and all navigation facilities for use in aid of air navigation.
allow to be in person or by telemedicine.
(vi) Any and all other improvements or facilities necessary, useful, or desirable to serve the occupants, passengers, users, employees, operators, airlines, or lessees of any portion of the property or facilities of the authority, or which that are otherwise deemed considered by the authority to be in the public interest, including, but not limited to, facilities necessary, used, useful, or intended for use for handling, parking, storing, JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 display, sale, displaying, selling, or servicing of aircraft, either private or commercial;
Amends secs.
for the accommodation of persons individuals and handling of freight, mail, and other items transported by air, for the furnishing and supplying of goods, commodities, services, things, and facilities that are deemed considered by the authority to be appropriate for the safety or convenience of the traveling public or of the operators of aircraft, or otherwise in the public interest;
5553, 5555, 5557 & 5561 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5553 et seq.) & adds secs.
and in or for the equipping, operation, operating, and maintenance maintaining of any airport facilities of the authority.
5560 & 5562.
(c) "Approval date" means the effective date of the issuance by the federal aviation administration FAA to the authority assuming operational jurisdiction of an airport of a certificate under part 139 of chapter 14 of the code of federal regulations 14 CFR part 139 with respect to the airport, and the concurrence by the FAA of the designation of the authority as a sponsor of the airport, including the FAA's approval of the assignment of existing grant agreements to the authority.
Referred 06/25/2025 HB 4591 of 2025 Rules Karl Bohnak Health occupations:
(d) "Authority" means a public airport authority created by or pursuant to section 110 and governed by a board.
counselors;
(e) "Board" means the governing body of an authority appointed pursuant to section 111.
professional counselors licensure compact;
(f) "Department" means the state transportation department.
provide for.
(g) "Enplanement" means a domestic, territorial, or international revenue passenger who boards an aircraft at an airport in scheduled or nonscheduled service of aircraft in intrastate, interstate, or foreign service and includes an in- transit passenger who boards an international flight that transits an airport in the United States for nontraffic purposes.
Amends sec.
JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 (h) "FAA" means the federal aviation administration Federal Aviation Administration of the United States department of transportation, Department of Transportation, or any successor agency.
18101 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18101) & adds secs.
(i) "Fiscal year" means that annual period that is the fiscal year of the local government that owns the airport over which an authority has assumed operational jurisdiction or, if the local government is not required to include the authority in the financial statements of the local government, that annual period established by the board.
16190a & 18105a.
(j) "Legislative body" means the elected body of a local government having legislative powers.
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 Referred 09/03/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4593 of 2025 Rules Matt Bierlein Health occupations:
(k) "Local chief executive officer" means the mayor or manager of a city or village, the township supervisor of a township, or the county executive of a county or, if a county does not have a county executive, the chairperson of the county board of commissioners.
dentists;
(l) "Local government" means a county, city, township, or village that owns or operates an airport.
representing oneself as a "dental specialist" or as specializing in other dental areas;
(m) "Passenger facility charge" or "PFC" means a passenger facility fee authorized under section 40117 of title 49 of the United States Code, 49 U.S.C.
prohibit under certain circumstances.
USC 40117, and designated as a passenger facility charge under part 158 of title 14 of the code of federal regulations.14 CFR part 158.
Amends sec.
(n) "Qualified airport" means an airport, other than a military airport, that has 10,000,000 or more enplanements in any 12-month period.
16608 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16608).
(o) "Sponsor" means the public agency authorized by subchapter I of chapter 471 of title 49 of the United States Code, 49 U.S.C.
TIE BAR WITH:
under 49 USC 47101 to 47134, 47146 to submit requests for, and JJR H03137'25 *_HB4834_INTR_1 6uh3gy 1 thereafter accept, and be responsible for performing all of the assurances associated with accepting grant agreements with respect to airports from the FAA or this state and to impose a passenger facility charge at airports, and to perform certain duties and responsibilities previously assumed by the local government that owns or operates the airport prior to before the transfer of operational jurisdiction of the airport to an authority created under this chapter by virtue of the local government's acceptance prior to before the approval date of grants for the benefit of the airport from the FAA or any other agency of the United States or this state.
HB 4594'25 2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) HB 4642 of 2025 Rules Angela Rigas Campaign finance:
Sec.
violations;
155.
authority of the attorney general's office to resolve violations involving the secretary of state;
Whenever If any obstructions of whatever nature shall be are determined to be a hazard adjacent to or surrounding a state-owned airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility, the commission shall notify the state administrative board department of the hazard with an order for its abatement, and the state administrative board department may institute proper proceedings in the name of and for the this state of Michigan for the abatement of the hazard.
provide for.
Failure to effectively comply with an order shall subject subjects the airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility to either restrictive use of the airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility, or its entire closing, in the interest of the safety, health, and welfare of the public, and the safe use of aeronautical facilities in this state.
Amends sec.
Enacting section 1.
15 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215).
Section 36 of the aeronautics code of the state of Michigan, 1945 PA 327, MCL 259.36, is repealed.
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 Referred 08/19/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4679 of 2025 Rules Tullio Liberati Agriculture:
Enacting section 2.
weights and measures;
This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No.
certain definitions;
4835 (request no.
provide for.
H03137'25 a) of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.
Amends secs.
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10 & 28c of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.610 & 290.628c).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4678'25 2026-01-15 Referred 11/13/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4692 of 2025 Rules Angela Rigas Occupations:
cosmetologists;
branch facilities for a school of cosmetology;
provide for.
Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec.
1205b.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4693'25 2025-12-11, 2025-12-16 Referred 10/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4693 of 2025 Rules Tullio Liberati Occupations:
cosmetologists;
cosmetology licensing fees;
modify.
Amends secs.
9 & 25 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2209 & 338.2225).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4692'25 Referred 10/30/2025 HB 4696 of 2025 Rules Luke Meerman Children:
guardians;
definition of relative under the guardianship assistance act;
modify.
Amends sec.
2 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.872).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4697'25 2026-03-12, 2026-03-19 Referred 02/24/2026reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4720 of 2025 Rules Rachelle Smit Elections:
voting equipment;
use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment;
prohibit.
Amends secs.
795 & 795a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795 & 168.795a).
2026-03-12, 2026-03-19 Referred 12/09/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4790 of 2025 Rules Jamie Thompson Health occupations:
physicians;
continuing education on menopause and related conditions;
provide for.
Amends secs.
17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 & 333.17533).
2026-02-04, 2026-02-19 Referred 10/22/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4809 of 2025 Rules Bryan Posthumus Highways:
bridges;
tolling enforcement program;
provide for.
Amends title & sec.
219 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.219) & adds secs.
820a & 820b.
2025-11-13, 2025-12-11 Referred 09/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) HB 4813 of 2025 Rules Joseph Pavlov Education:
other;
interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children;
modify.
Amends secs.
1 & 2 of 2008 PA 160 (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042).
2026-06-25 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) HB 4816 of 2025 Rules Nancy Jenkins-Arno Individual income tax:
credit;
credit for certain investments in Michigan businesses;
provide for.
Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec.
281.
2026-03-12, 2026-04-16 Referred 11/04/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) HB 4823 of 2025 Rules Joseph Aragona Liquor:
distribution;
general amendments;
provide for.
Amends secs.
105, 303, 526, 607, 609b & 1025 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 et seq.) & adds sec.
412.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4824'25, HB 4825'25 2025-09-25 Referred 09/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4824 of 2025 (PA 83 of 2026) Rules Matt Bierlein Liquor:
other;
definition of brand;
modify.
Amends secs.
105 & 1115 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 436.2115) & adds sec.
604.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4823'25 2025-09-25 Referred 09/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) HB 4834 of 2025 Rules Jaime Greene Aeronautics:
other;
aeronautics code;
revise.
Amends title & secs.
2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109 & 155 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.2 et seq.);
adds sec.
89c & repeals sec.
36 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.36).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4835'25 Referred 09/30/2025 HB 4835 of 2025 Rules Jaime Greene Aeronautics:
other;
definition of law enforcement officer;
update.
Amends sec.
2 of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.602).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4834'25 Referred 09/30/2025 HB 4845 of 2025 Rules Tom Kunse Transportation:
funds;
requirements for competitive bidding for certain road construction project contracts;
modify.
Amends sec.
11c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661c).
Referred 02/18/2026 HB 4855 of 2025 Rules David Prestin Weapons:
firearms;
possession of a pistol by a bow hunter;
allow.
Amends sec.
43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510).
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4864 of 2025 Rules Julie Rogers Health:
children;
definition of elevated blood lead level;
modify.
Amends sec.
5456 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5456).
2026-06-18, 2026-06-25 Referred 06/03/2026reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4878 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Health:
pharmaceuticals;
reporting certain information and regulating certain conduct related to drugs and the federal 340B program;
provide for.
Creates new act.
Referred 01/28/2026 HB 4881 of 2025 Rules Jerry Neyer Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
reference to wholesale potato dealers licensing;
update.
Amends sec.
4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4882'25 2025-11-06, 2025-11-13 Referred 10/30/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4882 of 2025 Rules Jerry Neyer Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
licensing of potato dealers;
eliminate.
Repeals 1964 PA 158 (MCL 290.451 - 290.466).
2025-11-06, 2025-11-13 Referred 10/30/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4892 of 2025 Rules Steve Frisbie Occupations:
accounting;
requirements for an accountancy firm license;
modify.
Amends secs.
724 & 728 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.724 & 339.728).
2025-11-13, 2025-12-11 Referred 11/04/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4894 of 2025 Rules Ron Robinson Occupations:
residential builders;
restrictions on qualifying experience for building inspectors;
modify.
Amends sec.
207 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5207) & adds sec.
1020.
Referred 06/25/2026 HB 4895 of 2025 Rules Rylee Linting Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
continuing education requirements;
allow to be fulfilled with online remote learning.
Amends sec.
314 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.314).
2025-11-13, 2025-12-11, 2025-12-16 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4896 of 2025 Rules Jason Woolford Health occupations:
physicians;
license to engage in the practice of medicine for international medical school graduates;
provide for under certain circumstances.
Amends secs.
17001 & 17011 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17001 & 333.17011).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4925'25 2025-12-11, 2026-01-15 Referred 11/12/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4897 of 2025 Rules David Martin Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
boiler installer license;
provide for.
Amends sec.
939 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5939) & adds secs.
926, 926a & 926b.
2026-01-15 Referred 12/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4898 of 2025 Rules Ann Bollin Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
boiler repair license;
provide for.
Amends sec.
941 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5941) & adds secs.
928, 928a & 928b.
2026-01-15 Referred 12/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4899 of 2025 Rules Jamie Thompson Health occupations:
nurses;
evaluation of foreign trained registered nurses;
modify.
Amends sec.
17213 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17213).
2026-02-04, 2026-02-19 Referred 01/28/2026reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4901 of 2025 Rules Jamie Thompson Health:
licensing;
licensing of nurses and speech-language pathologists;
modify.
Amends secs.
17211 & 17603 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17211 & 333.17603).
2026-03-19 Referred 02/18/2026reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4907 of 2025 Rules David Prestin Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
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What does HB 4834 do?
Aeronautics: other; aeronautics code; revise. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109 & 155 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.2 et seq.); adds sec. 89c & repeals sec. 36 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.36). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4835'25
Who sponsors HB 4834?
HB 4834 is sponsored by Jaime Greene (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4834?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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