SB1279

Weather modification; license; rules.

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1279 regulates weather modification operations, requiring licenses and establishing criteria for approval and suspension.

Arizona SB1279 amends state statutes to regulate weather modification operations, including artificially augmenting precipitation, hail suppression, and fog dispersal. The bill mandates that individuals, corporations, and state agencies must obtain a license from the director of water resources before conducting such operations. The director must review applications, considering the proposed chemicals, compounds, and substances, and their potential effects.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Feb 9

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Feb 3

1:30 PM

Senate Natural Resources

History

Feb 10

Senate

Senate majority caucus: Do pass

Feb 10

Senate

Senate minority caucus: Do pass

Feb 9

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)