Tennessee: BILL HB1112
IntroducedAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 68, Chapter 201, relative to weather modification.
As introduced, designates the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight, or supplying or otherwise providing the chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus required for the conduct, as a Class A misdemeanor; makes other changes related to investigations and enforcement related to weather modification. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 68, Chapter 201.
Bill summary (AI generated)
The proposed bill, titled "AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 68, Chapter 201, relative to weather modification," seeks to establish regulations concerning weather modification activities within the state of Tennessee. Specifically, it introduces the designation of weather modification as the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of various chemicals or substances into the atmosphere with the goal of affecting weather patterns, temperature, or sunlight intensity. If this bill is enacted into law, individuals or entities that engage in such weather modification practices without proper authorization could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. This legislative measure could have significant implications for industries and organizations that rely on technology to influence weather for agricultural, ecological, or other purposes. Moreover, the bill outlines requirements for investigations and enforcement actions related to weather modification, establishing a framework for monitoring compliance and addressing violations. Overall, the bill underscores a growing recognition of the need to regulate activities that could pose risks to the environment or public safety, as well as the importance of transparency and accountability in weather modification practices. Should this legislation pass, it would create a legal framework aimed at overseeing and controlling weather-related interventions within Tennessee, potentially impacting both public and private sector applications.
History
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- Wed 05 Feb 2025 Filed for introduction
- Thu 06 Feb 2025 Intro., P1C.
- Thu 06 Feb 2025 Sponsor(s) Added.
- Mon 10 Feb 2025 P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
- Tue 11 Feb 2025 Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
- Thu 20 Feb 2025 Sponsor(s) Added.
- Wed 26 Feb 2025 Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
- Wed 05 Mar 2025 Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
- Wed 05 Mar 2025 Placed on cal. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee for 3/11/2025