IdahoIdaho lawmakers would approve cloud seeding projects before they begin
If enacted, the bill would require Idaho lawmakers to approve cloud seeding projects before they begin and make unauthorized seeding a felony starting July 1, 2026.
What it does
Cloud seeding programs and projects would need approval from the Idaho Legislature before they begin. This covers efforts to affect clouds and cause precipitation, but excludes fog suppression and frost prevention for orchards and crops.
A person who authorizes or carries out cloud seeding without legislative approval would commit a felony and could face up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $50,000, or both.
Argument forLegislative approval could give Idaho lawmakers a chance to review cloud seeding projects before they begin.
Argument againstA person who seeds clouds without lawmakers’ approval could face a felony, up to a year in jail, or a fine of up to $50,000.
More detail
A cloud seeding program or project would need approval from the Idaho Legislature before it begins. Cloud seeding means actions that add or create particles in clouds to cause precipitation or affect cloud forms or other weather conditions. The definition excludes fog suppression and frost prevention for orchards and crops. If enacted, this requirement would take effect July 1, 2026.
A person who authorizes or carries out cloud seeding without legislative approval would commit a felony. This applies to an individual who authorizes or engages in cloud seeding. The person must authorize or engage in cloud seeding without legislative approval. If enacted, this penalty would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 1Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief ClerkLatest
- Apr 1Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for PrintingIntroduced
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