SB860

Creates provisions relating to weather modification

Introduced·1/7/26

Missouri SB860 establishes regulations for weather modification activities within the state.

Missouri SB860 creates provisions for weather modification activities, defining such activities as dispersing substances into the air to alter cloud microphysical processes, dropping pollution or biological agents from aircraft, or cloud seeding to direct rainfall. The bill prohibits these activities unless authorized by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. It mandates that individuals or entities deploying chemicals into the atmosphere must disclose the contents and post a bond of $25 million.

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Calendar

Feb 5

8:45 AM

Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

SCS Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee (4680S.05C)

Feb 5

Senate

Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

Jan 8

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee