HB 2295-S.E - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/07/18)

Establishes the linking communities by encouraging regional aircraft electrification act (the LINK-AIR act).

Requires the department of transportation to: (1) Convene a work group to analyze the state of the electrically powered aircraft industry and current infrastructure to develop and recommend goals as described in section 1 of this act and to develop a sustainable plan for achieving the goals;

(2) Solicit input from the work group and recommend goals for encouraging the use of electric or hybrid-electric aircraft in commercial air travel in the state; and

(3) In conjunction with the work group, develop and recommend specific, measurable goals for the years 2030, 2040, and 2050, that reflect progressive and substantial increases in the use of electric and hybrid-electric commercial aircraft.

Provides a July 1, 2020, expiration date for the work group.