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Idaho:   BILL S1064

Introduced

Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding cloud seeding.

CLOUD SEEDING -- Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding cloud seeding.

Bill summary (AI generated)

The proposed bill seeks to amend and add provisions regarding cloud seeding, which is a weather modification technique intended to enhance precipitation. If enacted, the bill will establish a regulatory framework for cloud seeding operations in the jurisdiction. This includes defining the necessary permits and ensuring compliance with applicable environmental and safety standards. Operators planning to conduct cloud seeding activities will be required to obtain permits from a designated authority. This process will entail submitting detailed plans outlining the intended methods, locations, and objectives of the cloud seeding operations. The bill emphasizes the importance of monitoring and reporting, mandating that operators provide data on their activities as well as the effectiveness of cloud seeding efforts. Furthermore, the bill may introduce guidelines concerning the types of materials that can be used in cloud seeding and stipulate oversight mechanisms to ensure that these activities do not have adverse effects on the environment or public health. Overall, the legislation aims to manage and regulate cloud seeding in a manner that balances agricultural and water resource needs with environmental protection.

History

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  • Thu 06 Feb 2025 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
  • Fri 07 Feb 2025 Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment
  • Wed 26 Feb 2025 Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 Placed in the Committee of the Whole
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 Reported out without recommendation, as amended
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 Amendments ordered printed; referred for engrossment
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 Amendments reported printed
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 Reported engrossed, filed for first reading, as amended
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 Read first time as amended, filed for Second Reading

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