The proposed bill would amend existing statutes to establish specific registration and licensing requirements for roadable aircraft, effective January 1, 2027. It would require the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to combine the registration processes for roadable aircraft with those for motor vehicles, ensuring that the N-number license marking is recorded. Additionally, the bill mandates that both aircraft and vehicle registrations must be maintained, with the renewal date aligned with the staggered registration schedule for aircraft. The vehicle registration would be canceled under certain conditions, such as if the aircraft is in storage or being repaired.

Furthermore, the bill introduces definitions for "roadable aircraft" and "N-number license marking," while also making conforming changes to existing definitions within the statutes. It specifies that a class M driver license is not required to operate roadable aircraft and mandates the issuance of a motorcycle-sized license plate for these vehicles. The bill also adds roadable aircraft to the list of vehicles for which a class D driver license is valid, thereby updating the current legal framework to accommodate this new category of transportation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-101, 28-2157, 28-2357, 28-3101, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-364, 28-141, 28-5201, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 49-542, 28-966, 28-8322, 28-8337, 28-8338, 28-8341
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-101, 28-2157, 28-2357, 28-3101, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-364, 28-141, 28-5201, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 49-542, 28-966, 28-8322, 28-8337, 28-8338, 28-8341