Committee advances bill to register 'roadable' aircraft; members seek more details on safety and taxation

The committee advanced Senate Bill 10 24, a measure that would create registration and licensing requirements for so‑called rotable or roadable aircraft beginning January 1, 2027. The bill requires combined vehicle and aircraft registration with ADOT and calls for a motorcycle‑sized plate for the vehicle while outlining driver license requirements for operation on roads.

Committee members noted the technology's novelty and asked practical questions about pilot licensing, vehicle‑license class, tax treatment and the likely timeline for broader adoption. The chair referenced commercially available examples (the "Switchblade" was mentioned as an example of the type of vehicle the bill would address) and several senators said they want to review tax, titling and safety oversight questions before the measure advances further on the floor.

Vote: The committee gave SB1024 a due pass recommendation after brief discussion; some members voted no pending further information, and others signaled it is appropriate to set registration rules now to enable safe, predictable deployment of new technologies.