Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2656: Creates the "Clear Skies Act" prohibiting geoengineering, cloud seeding and other atmospheric interventions, authorizing DNR to investigate violations, and includes penalty provisions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2656 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the "Clear Skies Act" prohibiting geoengineering, cloud seeding and other atmospheric interventions, authorizing DNR to investigate violations, and includes penalty provisions. Primary sponsor: Burt Whaley (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burt Whaley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Chad Perkins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
- HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- Executive Session Completed (H)
- Action Postponed (H)
- Executive Session Continued
- Public Hearing Completed (H)
- Referred: Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Read First Time (H)
- Prefiled (H)