Airports: financial assistance.
- Establishes a new 4.1875% tax on aviation fuel to fund airport improvements across California.
- Allocates 40% of funds to smaller airports serving under 300,000 passengers annually to expand air service.
- Provides 3% of revenue for aviation education grants prioritizing underrepresented students and veterans.
- Targets funding to boost air service in Kern County and other growing regions to drive economic development.
Senator Hurtado's aviation funding legislation directs state sales tax revenue from aviation fuel to support airport infrastructure and expand air service across California. The measure would transfer 4.1875% of aviation fuel tax proceeds to the State Aeronautics Account for distribution among airports and aviation programs.
The bill establishes specific allocation requirements for the aviation fuel tax revenue: 12% to general aviation airports, 30% divided among commercial airports based on size, and 40% dedicated to expanding service at smaller commercial airports serving fewer than 300,000 passengers annually. Additional funds support aviation education grants prioritizing underrepresented groups (3%), other state aviation programs (10%), and administrative costs (5%). For airports serving cities over 400,000 residents, the legislation provides priority access to grants for route development, marketing, and air service consulting.
The measure aims to address transportation needs in growing regions like Kern County through targeted investment in airport infrastructure and connectivity. According to the bill's findings, enhanced air service would support economic development in agriculture, energy, logistics and healthcare industries while providing improved access to business and educational opportunities for residents in rural and underserved communities. The legislation requires evaluation of environmental impacts from increased air travel to align with state climate goals.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
- Establishes a new 4.1875% tax on aviation fuel to fund airport improvements across California.
- Allocates 40% of funds to smaller airports serving under 300,000 passengers annually to expand air service.
- Provides 3% of revenue for aviation education grants prioritizing underrepresented students and veterans.
- Targets funding to boost air service in Kern County and other growing regions to drive economic development.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Hurtado's aviation funding legislation directs state sales tax revenue from aviation fuel to support airport infrastructure and expand air service across California. The measure would transfer 4.1875% of aviation fuel tax proceeds to the State Aeronautics Account for distribution among airports and aviation programs.
The bill establishes specific allocation requirements for the aviation fuel tax revenue: 12% to general aviation airports, 30% divided among commercial airports based on size, and 40% dedicated to expanding service at smaller commercial airports serving fewer than 300,000 passengers annually. Additional funds support aviation education grants prioritizing underrepresented groups (3%), other state aviation programs (10%), and administrative costs (5%). For airports serving cities over 400,000 residents, the legislation provides priority access to grants for route development, marketing, and air service consulting.
The measure aims to address transportation needs in growing regions like Kern County through targeted investment in airport infrastructure and connectivity. According to the bill's findings, enhanced air service would support economic development in agriculture, energy, logistics and healthcare industries while providing improved access to business and educational opportunities for residents in rural and underserved communities. The legislation requires evaluation of environmental impacts from increased air travel to align with state climate goals.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |