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.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This bill adds definitions and seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in Idaho's cloud seeding operations by requiring the Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) to publish annual reports detailing: Operational date, Environmental Impact, Public Engagement, Effectiveness Metrics and practices. By requiring these disclosures, this bill aims to ensure that cloud seeding operations are conducted responsibly, with due consideration for general impacts, public involvement, and legislative oversight.
FISCAL NOTE
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This bill does not require any additional funding or resources from the State's General Fund. The Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) is already responsible for overseeing cloud seeding operations and maintaining related records.
HOW THEY VOTED
Senate Third Reading
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YEA (34)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
LATEST ACTION
Read First Time, Referred to Resources & Conservation
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Mar 20, 2025
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