Montana: BILL SB473
EngrossedProhibit weather modification.
Prohibit weather modification.
Bill summary (AI generated)
The bill titled "Prohibit weather modification" seeks to outlaw any activities related to the modification of weather patterns, such as cloud seeding, manipulation of precipitation, and other forms of artificial alteration of atmospheric conditions. If this bill becomes law, it will impose legal restrictions on all organizations and individuals engaging in practices that aim to influence weather conditions for agricultural, commercial, or any other purposes. To comply with the law, entities that currently utilize weather modification techniques will need to cease operations immediately and potentially dismantle facilities or equipment utilized for such activities. This will require a thorough review and assessment of existing practices, technologies, and contracts to ensure full compliance. Moreover, the bill may establish regulatory oversight to monitor adherence, possibly requiring licenses for any permitted atmospheric research or meteorological activities that do not involve modification. Furthermore, violations of the law could lead to penalties, fines, or legal action against those found to be conducting weather modification without proper authorization. The bill may also spark broader discussions and debates regarding the ethical implications of weather modification, particularly in the context of climate change and the environmental impacts of such technologies. As a result, stakeholders in agriculture, meteorology, and environmental science may need to contribute to ongoing dialogues surrounding air and climate policies moving forward.
History
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- Sun 17 Nov 2024 (LC) Drafter Assigned
- Wed 19 Feb 2025 (LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Thu 20 Feb 2025 (LC) Draft in Edit
- Sun 23 Feb 2025 (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Sun 23 Feb 2025 (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Mon 24 Feb 2025 (LC) Draft in Assembly
- Mon 24 Feb 2025 (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
- Mon 24 Feb 2025 (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
- Tue 25 Feb 2025 (S) Introduced
- Tue 25 Feb 2025 (S) First Reading
- Tue 25 Feb 2025 (S) Referred to Committee (S) Natural Resources
- Fri 28 Feb 2025 (S) Hearing (S) Natural Resources
- Mon 03 Mar 2025 (S) Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed (S) Natural Resources
- Tue 04 Mar 2025 (S) Committee Report--Bill Passed (S) Natural Resources
- Wed 05 Mar 2025 (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried
- Wed 05 Mar 2025 (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed
- Wed 05 Mar 2025 (S) 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed
- Wed 05 Mar 2025 (S) Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading
- Thu 06 Mar 2025 (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- Thu 06 Mar 2025 (S) 2nd Reading Passed
- Thu 06 Mar 2025 (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- Thu 06 Mar 2025 (S) 3rd Reading Passed
- Fri 07 Mar 2025 (S) Transmitted to House