UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding unmanned aircraft systems near Department of Correction facilities.
What it does: As amended in the Senate, makes it a misdemeanor, with a fine up to $1,000 or six months in jail, to fly a drone within 400 feet above a state prison's perimeter, and lets officials take reasonable measures against drones used harmfully there. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time as amended in the Senate –
A yes vote passed H 522, which sets rules for unmanned aircraft near Department of Correction facilities, after the Senate suspended by two-thirds vote its rules on reading bills on separate days. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 30 · No 4 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 24 | 4 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted yes. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Christy ZitoR8No
- Dan ForemanR6No
- Glenneda ZuiderveldR24No
- Josh KohlR25No
The full roll (35)
Yes 30
- Ali RabeD16
- Ben AdamsR12
- Ben ToewsR4
- Brandon ShippyR9
- Brian LenneyR13
- Camille BlaylockR11
- Carrie SemmelrothD17
- Cindy CarlsonR7
- Codi GallowayR15
- Dave LentR33
- Doug OkuniewiczR3
- Doug RicksR34
- James RuchtiD29
- Janie Ward-EngelkingD18
- Jim GuthrieR28
- Jim WoodwardR1
- Josh KeyserR20
- Julie VanOrdenR30
- Kelly AnthonR27
- Kevin CookR32
- Lori Den HartogR22
- Melissa WintrowD19
- Phil HartR2
- Ron TaylorD26
- Scott GrowR14
- Tammy NicholsR10
- Todd LakeyR23
- Treg BerntR21
- Van BurtenshawR31
- Former memberR
No 4
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.