SB 56: Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities; Repealing provisions relating to the definitions, purpose, licensing requirements, applications, proof of financial responsibility requirements, license issuance and discipline provisions, publication of notice of intention to operate requirements, required contents of the notice of intention, publication of the notice of intention requirements, proof of publication requirements, record and reports of operations requirements, provision of emergency licenses, and suspension or revocation of licenses, respectively, of the weather modification law; prohibiting certain acts intended to affect the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight within the atmosphere of this state; requiring an operator of public infrastructure to report certain information monthly to the Department of Transportation, etc.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 23, 2025Chapter No. 2025-157
2. June 20, 2025Approved by Governor
3. June 18, 2025Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
4. April 30, 2025Ordered enrolled
5. April 30, 2025CS passed; YEAS 82, NAYS 28
6. April 30, 2025Read 3rd time
7. April 30, 2025Added to Third Reading Calendar
8. April 30, 2025Placed on 3rd reading
9. April 30, 2025Read 2nd time
10. April 29, 20251st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
11. April 29, 2025Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/30/2025)
12. April 29, 2025Bill referred to House Calendar

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