Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 477: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 477 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities. Primary sponsor: Hodgers, Steele, Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee, State Affairs Committee. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 56 (Ch. 2025-157).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities; Repeals, revises, & creates provisions of weather modification law relating to duties of DEP, prohibited activities, civil penalties, reporting & investigation of violations, & funding expenditures.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgers | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steele | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| State Affairs Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yvette Benarroch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| David Borrero | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Monique Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Danny Nix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 56 (Ch. 2025-157)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of State Affairs Committee
- Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee
- PCS added to State Affairs Committee agenda
- Now in State Affairs Committee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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