S.1269

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

Complete·3/20/26
Introduced Text

Idaho S1269 revises cloud seeding program provisions to enhance water resource management.

Idaho S1269 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding cloud seeding programs. The bill authorizes the Idaho water resource board to sponsor or develop local or statewide cloud seeding programs. It mandates that state funds can only be used in basins where existing water supplies are insufficient. The board must conduct public meetings and compile annual reports detailing operational data, scientific analysis, and public feedback. Cloud seeding operations are exempt from liability claims except for gross negligence or willful misconduct and do not require state or local permits.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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28 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

Mar 16

1:30 PM

House Environment, Energy & Technology Committee

History

Mar 20

Senate

Session Law Chapter 86 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 19

House

Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate

Mar 19

Senate

Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor