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Agency outlines 2025 aerospace bills including engine test cell, UAS/AAM clearinghouse and space authority merger
Summary
Director Artes told commissioners the agency has filed and is tracking several bills for the 2025 legislative session, including measures on an engine test cell program, expanded UAS/AAM authority, and a proposed merger of the Space Industry Development Authority.
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission received a legislative update on Jan. 22 outlining bills the department is tracking and bills the agency requested for the 2025 legislative session.
Sandra opened the legislative briefing and noted filing deadlines and committee leadership changes; she identified newly assigned chairs and vice chairs in Senate and House committees that will oversee aviation- and general-government-related bills. Sandra said she will circulate tracked bills to the commission.
Director Artes reviewed agency-requested legislation. He described Senate Bill 135 as “our engine test cell program,” intended to add space-engine…
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