Unmanned aircraft systems; work group to explore issues related system activities.
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SB 307 — Unmanned aircraft systems; work group to explore issues related system activities.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Directs the Department of Aviation to convene a work group with stakeholders to explore issues related to unmanned aircraft system activities in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and other responsible federal agencies. The bill defines "unmanned aircraft" and "unmanned aircraft system" for application to Title 5.1 (Aviation), but such definitions shall not become effective unless reenacted by the 2019 Session of the General Assembly.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
10 added · 14 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 307 has clarified provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems in Virginia's aviation regulations. Specifically, it underscores the Department of Aviation's role in ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of airports as they relate to these systems. This change is important because it helps establish clear guidelines for the operation of drones, enhancing safety and efficiency in Virginia's airspace. Additionally, the amendment specifies that certain provisions will need to be reenacted in future legislative sessions, which ensures that the law remains adaptable and relevant.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18105733DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 5.1-1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Aviation;
SB 307 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Transportation on January 24, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Cosgrove) A BILL to amend and reenact § 5.1-1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Aviation;
[S 307] Approved Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB307ER) View text Current html March 06, 2018
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 18105733D-S1 html January 24, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103986D html January 08, 2018
Action History
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 15, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (96-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned Transportation sub: Subcommittee #2
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Referred from Courts of Justice by voice vote
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB307S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 18105733D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103986D
Sponsors
- Cosgrove, John A., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (96)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 307 do?
- Directs the Department of Aviation to convene a work group with stakeholders to explore issues related to unmanned aircraft system activities in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and other responsible federal agencies. The bill defines "unmanned aircraft" and "unmanned aircraft system" for application to Title 5.1 (Aviation), but such definitions shall not become effective unless reenacted by the 2019 Session of the General Assembly.
- Who sponsors SB 307?
- SB 307 is sponsored by Cosgrove, John A., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 307?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 307?
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