The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the establishment of vertiports in Arizona. Specifically, it would add a requirement for political subdivisions to obtain approval of the vertiport layout plan from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before establishing the location of public and private vertiports. Additionally, the bill would clarify that the location of electric aircraft charging stations and the infrastructure needs for advanced air mobility are also included in this establishment process.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision stating that each public vertiport and public electric aircraft charging station, along with any separate projects for advanced air mobility infrastructure, must be open for public bidding. This provision ensures that no preference or weight is given to existing public vertiport owners or operators in the bidding process, promoting fair competition.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-8602