SB 460-FN (2024): establishing the crime of and penalties for unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems.
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SB 460-FN (2024)
establishing the crime of and penalties for unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems.
- Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0821s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0821s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2024, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1400h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1400h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 30, 2024 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On May 30, 2024 the House adopted “House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jennifer Rhodes.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Jennifer Rhodes (R - Ches 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2024, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 29, 2024, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- April 3, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 7, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0821s — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1400h — voice vote, passed
- May 30, 2024, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
- May 30, 2024, House: House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 30, 2024: Hearing: 01/30/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
- March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0821s , 03/07/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 7, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0821s , AA, VV; 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0821s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- March 29, 2024: Public Hearing: 03/29/2024 11:30 am LOB 202-204
- April 3, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/03/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- April 3, 2024: Executive Session: 04/03/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- April 10, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1400h 04/10/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- May 2, 2024: Amendment #2024-1400h : AA VV 05/02/2024
- May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1400h: MA VV 05/02/2024
- May 30, 2024: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/30/2024
- May 30, 2024: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Abbas, Chandley; 05/30/2024
- May 30, 2024: House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Rhodes): MA VV 05/30/2024