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Assembly committee advances bill to plan statewide rollout of advanced air mobility
Summary
The Assembly Transportation Committee voted to pass AB 431 as amended to Appropriations after proponents said the bill would create a statewide plan and technical guidance for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and related infrastructure.
Assemblymember Laura Wilson, the author of AB 431, told the Assembly Transportation Committee that the bill would "establish the groundwork for the successful introduction of advanced air mobility technology in California," directing state planning and technical assistance for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs).
Proponents said AB 431 would create a statewide plan, provide local and regional jurisdictions technical resources for land-use and infrastructure, and fund public engagement and safety guidance. Scott…
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