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State Legislative Reports
There are currently 4 bills affecting your state.
MTH202
Unlawful Use of Aircraft for Hunting
Introduced:2025-01-14
Author:Sprunger
AOPA Position:Oppose
Revises laws related to the use of aircraft for hunting; includes game birds in the protected species; extends the waiting period after use of an aircraft; bans the possession of unmanned aerial vehicles while hunting; increasing fines and penalties.
MTH487
Department of Transportation Divisions
Introduced:2025-02-13
Author:Office of Josh Kassmier
AOPA Position:Oppose
Eliminates requirement that the Department of Transportation have certain divisions.
MTH489
Sales Tax Laws
Introduced:2025-02-13
Author:France
AOPA Position:Oppose
Revises sales tax laws to provide for local option tax.
MTH731
Airports and Light Aircraft
Introduced:2025-02-25
Author:Barker
AOPA Position:Support
Revises laws related to airports; requires airports that receive public funding to provide certain services to light aircraft at no cost; defines light aircraft.
State Aviation Taxes
Sales Tax Rate – No sales tax
Possible exemptions to sales tax and other non-sales related taxes –
| Casual Sale “Yard Sale Rule” | |
| Fly Away Rule | |
| Trade In Value | |
| Credit for Tax Paid | |
| MX Parts Exemption | |
| MX Labor Exemption | |
| Aircraft Registration Fee | Yes; tiered on type and age |
| Personal Property Tax | No |
| Jet Fuel Tax | Excise; ($0.04) |
| AvGas Tax | Excise; ($0.04) |
| Dedicated Aviation Fund | Yes |
| Unique to State Taxes |
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