U.S. Weather Modification Legislation
H.R. 2977 (107th): Space Preservation Act of 2001
107th Congress, 2001–2002
To preserve the cooperative, peaceful uses of space for the benefit of all humankind by permanently prohibiting the basing of weapons in space by the United States, and to require the President to take action to adopt and implement a world treaty banning space-based weapons.
Introduced: Oct 02, 2001 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor: Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D-OH10]
Status: Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead: This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 3657 (108th) on Dec 08, 2003
(ii) Inflicting death or injury on, or damaging or destroying, a person (or the biological life, bodily health, mental health, or physical and economic well-being of a person)--
(I) through the use of any of the means described in clause (i) or subparagraph (B);
(II) through the use of land-based, sea-based, or space-based systems using radiation, electromagnetic, psychotronic, sonic, laser, or other energies directed at individual persons or targeted populations for the purpose of information war, mood management, or mind control of such persons or populations; or
(III) by expelling chemical or biological agents in the vicinity of a person.
(B) Such terms include exotic weapons systems such as--
(i) electronic, psychotronic, or information weapons;
(ii) CHEMTRAILS;
(iii) high altitude ultra low frequency weapons systems;
(iv) plasma, electromagnetic, sonic, or ultrasonic weapons;
(v) laser weapons systems;
(vi) strategic, theater, tactical, or extraterrestrial weapons; and
(vii) chemical, biological, environmental, climate, or tectonic weapons.
(C) The term ‘exotic weapons systems’ includes weapons designed to damage space or natural ecosystems (such as the ionosphere and upper atmosphere) or CLIMATE, WEATHER, and tectonic systems with the purpose of inducing damage or destruction upon a target population or region on earth or in space.
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H.R. 3657 (108th): Space Preservation Act of 2003
Introduced: Dec 08, 2003 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor: Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D-OH10]
Status: Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead: This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 2420 (109th) on May 18, 2005.
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H.R. 2420 (109th): Space Preservation Act of 2005
Introduced: May 18, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor: Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D-OH10]
Status: Died (Referred to Committee)
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107th Congress, 2001–2002
To preserve the cooperative, peaceful uses of space for the benefit of all humankind by permanently prohibiting the basing of weapons in space by the United States, and to require the President to take action to adopt and implement a world treaty banning space-based weapons.
Introduced: Oct 02, 2001 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor: Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D-OH10]
Status: Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead: This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 3657 (108th) on Dec 08, 2003
(ii) Inflicting death or injury on, or damaging or destroying, a person (or the biological life, bodily health, mental health, or physical and economic well-being of a person)--
(I) through the use of any of the means described in clause (i) or subparagraph (B);
(II) through the use of land-based, sea-based, or space-based systems using radiation, electromagnetic, psychotronic, sonic, laser, or other energies directed at individual persons or targeted populations for the purpose of information war, mood management, or mind control of such persons or populations; or
(III) by expelling chemical or biological agents in the vicinity of a person.
(B) Such terms include exotic weapons systems such as--
(i) electronic, psychotronic, or information weapons;
(ii) CHEMTRAILS;
(iii) high altitude ultra low frequency weapons systems;
(iv) plasma, electromagnetic, sonic, or ultrasonic weapons;
(v) laser weapons systems;
(vi) strategic, theater, tactical, or extraterrestrial weapons; and
(vii) chemical, biological, environmental, climate, or tectonic weapons.
(C) The term ‘exotic weapons systems’ includes weapons designed to damage space or natural ecosystems (such as the ionosphere and upper atmosphere) or CLIMATE, WEATHER, and tectonic systems with the purpose of inducing damage or destruction upon a target population or region on earth or in space.
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H.R. 3657 (108th): Space Preservation Act of 2003
Introduced: Dec 08, 2003 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor: Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D-OH10]
Status: Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead: This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 2420 (109th) on May 18, 2005.
Online: http://is.gd/9GJrk3
Download: http://is.gd/5EHEy6
H.R. 2420 (109th): Space Preservation Act of 2005
Introduced: May 18, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor: Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D-OH10]
Status: Died (Referred to Committee)
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61 Delaware Laws | 129th General Assembly
CHAPTER 263: FORMERLY HOUSE BILL NO. 860
AS AMENDED BY - HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1
Approved May 5, 1978.
"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND AN AD HOC COMMITTEE HEREIN ESTABLISHED TO CONDUCT A THREE-MONTH PILOT PROJECT ON THE CONCEPTS OF DYNAMIC SEEDING (WEATHER MODIFICATION); AND FURTHER PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION THEREFOR.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Division of Atmospheric Water Resources Management, is convinced that WEATHER MODIFICATION does work and produces significant results; and
WHEREAS, the boost in natural precipitation ranges from 10 to 30 percent; and
WHEREAS, cloud seeding does not have a negative effect on weather downwind from the area seeded, and the notion that taking moisture from the atmosphere in one area decreases the amount available to areas further down the line - the idea that seeding is robbing Peter to pay Paul - is false; and
WHEREAS, there is persuasive statistical evidence that dynamic seeding is effective in increasing the size and rain production of individual convective clouds, promoting cloud mergers, and increasing the rainfall from groups of convective clouds; and
WHEREAS, an analysis by the University of Delaware Agricultural Experimental Station for the years 1972 through 1976 provides encouraging results…"
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CHAPTER 263: FORMERLY HOUSE BILL NO. 860
AS AMENDED BY - HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1
Approved May 5, 1978.
"AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND AN AD HOC COMMITTEE HEREIN ESTABLISHED TO CONDUCT A THREE-MONTH PILOT PROJECT ON THE CONCEPTS OF DYNAMIC SEEDING (WEATHER MODIFICATION); AND FURTHER PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION THEREFOR.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Division of Atmospheric Water Resources Management, is convinced that WEATHER MODIFICATION does work and produces significant results; and
WHEREAS, the boost in natural precipitation ranges from 10 to 30 percent; and
WHEREAS, cloud seeding does not have a negative effect on weather downwind from the area seeded, and the notion that taking moisture from the atmosphere in one area decreases the amount available to areas further down the line - the idea that seeding is robbing Peter to pay Paul - is false; and
WHEREAS, there is persuasive statistical evidence that dynamic seeding is effective in increasing the size and rain production of individual convective clouds, promoting cloud mergers, and increasing the rainfall from groups of convective clouds; and
WHEREAS, an analysis by the University of Delaware Agricultural Experimental Station for the years 1972 through 1976 provides encouraging results…"
Online: http://is.gd/3N4k3h
SB090. Sunset Weather Modification Act Of 1972
Colorado Senate Bill
Jan 31, 2011: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture and Natural Resources + Appropriations
May 09, 2011: Signed by the President of the Senate
May 10, 2011: Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 11, 2011: Sent to the Governor
Jun 08, 2011: Governor Action - Signed
"Sunset Process - Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. The bill implements the recommendations made by the department of regulatory agencies (DORA) in DORA's 2010 sunset review of the "Weather Modification Act of 1972". Sections 1, 2, and 3 of the bill extend weather modification permitting by the executive director of the department of natural resources (executive director) until September 1, 2020. Section 4 requires the executive director to adopt rules by June 30, 2012."
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Colorado Senate Bill
Jan 31, 2011: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture and Natural Resources + Appropriations
May 09, 2011: Signed by the President of the Senate
May 10, 2011: Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 11, 2011: Sent to the Governor
Jun 08, 2011: Governor Action - Signed
"Sunset Process - Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. The bill implements the recommendations made by the department of regulatory agencies (DORA) in DORA's 2010 sunset review of the "Weather Modification Act of 1972". Sections 1, 2, and 3 of the bill extend weather modification permitting by the executive director of the department of natural resources (executive director) until September 1, 2020. Section 4 requires the executive director to adopt rules by June 30, 2012."
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HB1916. Relating to the regulation of weather modification operations.
Texas Legislature. 82nd Legislature Regular Session. House of Representatives.
Introduced: Feb 28, 2011
Last Action: Apr 06, 2011
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
"SECTION 2. Sections 301.051 and 301.052, Agriculture Code, are amended to read as follows:
(3) establish standards and instructions to govern the carrying out of research or projects in WEATHER MODIFICATION and control that the commissioners court considers necessary or desirable to minimize danger to health or property."
"SECTION 3. Sections 301.057(a) and (b), Agriculture Code, are amended to read as follows:
(b) A county may enter into cooperative agreements with the United States or any of its agencies, with other counties and municipalities of this state, or with any private or public agencies for conducting WEATHER MODIFICATION or cloud-seeding operations."
"SECTION 4. Section 301.058(b), Agriculture Code, is amended to read as follows:
(b) A county may conduct and may contract for research and development activities relating to:
(1) the theory and development of methods of WEATHER MODIFICATION and control, including processes, materials, and devices related to these methods;
(2) the use of weather modification and control for agricultural, industrial, commercial, and other purposes; and
(3) the protection of life and property during research and operational activities."
"Sec. 301.301. IMMUNITY OF STATE. A county [The state] and its officers and employees are immune from liability for all WEATHER MODIFICATION and control activities conducted by private persons or groups."
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Texas Legislature. 82nd Legislature Regular Session. House of Representatives.
Introduced: Feb 28, 2011
Last Action: Apr 06, 2011
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
"SECTION 2. Sections 301.051 and 301.052, Agriculture Code, are amended to read as follows:
(3) establish standards and instructions to govern the carrying out of research or projects in WEATHER MODIFICATION and control that the commissioners court considers necessary or desirable to minimize danger to health or property."
"SECTION 3. Sections 301.057(a) and (b), Agriculture Code, are amended to read as follows:
(b) A county may enter into cooperative agreements with the United States or any of its agencies, with other counties and municipalities of this state, or with any private or public agencies for conducting WEATHER MODIFICATION or cloud-seeding operations."
"SECTION 4. Section 301.058(b), Agriculture Code, is amended to read as follows:
(b) A county may conduct and may contract for research and development activities relating to:
(1) the theory and development of methods of WEATHER MODIFICATION and control, including processes, materials, and devices related to these methods;
(2) the use of weather modification and control for agricultural, industrial, commercial, and other purposes; and
(3) the protection of life and property during research and operational activities."
"Sec. 301.301. IMMUNITY OF STATE. A county [The state] and its officers and employees are immune from liability for all WEATHER MODIFICATION and control activities conducted by private persons or groups."
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SB1374. Relating to the regulation of weather modification operations.
Texas Legislature. 82nd Legislature Regular Session. Senate.
Introduced: Mar 09, 2011
Last Action: Mar 22, 2011
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Online:http://is.gd/MpHRBL
Texas Legislature. 82nd Legislature Regular Session. Senate.
Introduced: Mar 09, 2011
Last Action: Mar 22, 2011
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Online:http://is.gd/MpHRBL
HB179. Repealing the law on weather modification experimentation.
New Hampshire General Court. 2013 Regular Session. House of Representatives.
Jan 03, 2013: House Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
Feb 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote; House Journal 17, PG.344
"This bill repeals the law permitting state agencies to participate in weather modification experimentation."
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New Hampshire General Court. 2013 Regular Session. House of Representatives.
Jan 03, 2013: House Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
Feb 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote; House Journal 17, PG.344
"This bill repeals the law permitting state agencies to participate in weather modification experimentation."
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SB428. Lea & Roosevelt weather modification program
New Mexico Legislature. 2013 Regular Session. Senate.
Introduced: Jan 24, 2013
Last Action: Feb 15, 2013
[LD 24] Action postponed indefinitely
"Making an Appropriation to the Interstate Stream Commission for a weather modification program in Lea and Roosevelt Counties.
Section 1. Appropriation. --One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the interstate stream commission for expenditure in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 for a weather modification program in Lea and Roosevelt counties."
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New Mexico Legislature. 2013 Regular Session. Senate.
Introduced: Jan 24, 2013
Last Action: Feb 15, 2013
[LD 24] Action postponed indefinitely
"Making an Appropriation to the Interstate Stream Commission for a weather modification program in Lea and Roosevelt Counties.
Section 1. Appropriation. --One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the interstate stream commission for expenditure in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 for a weather modification program in Lea and Roosevelt counties."
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SB671. Relating to the deregulation of weather modification operations.
Texas Legislature. 83rd Legislature Regular Session. Senate.
Introduced: Feb 19, 2013
Last Action: Mar 18, 2013
Scheduled for public hearing
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Texas Legislature. 83rd Legislature Regular Session. Senate.
Introduced: Feb 19, 2013
Last Action: Mar 18, 2013
Scheduled for public hearing
Online: http://is.gd/wKnglv
H38: COMPREHENSIVE STATE WATER PLAN - Adds to existing law to ratify and approve the Comprehensive State Water Plan as adopted by the Idaho Water Resource Board on November 28, 2012.
Idaho House Bill
Introduced: Jan 23, 2012
Last Action: March 18, 2012
U.C. to be returned to Resources & Conservation Committee
"Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 42-1734B(6), Idaho Code, the Comprehensive State Water Plan (Part A) adopted by resolution of the Idaho Water Resource Board on November 28, 2012, is ratified and approved. The Comprehensive State Water Plan (Part A) shall read as follows:
page 2: "1M - WEATHER MODIFICATION: Weather modification offers the possibility of augmenting water supplies."
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Idaho House Bill
Introduced: Jan 23, 2012
Last Action: March 18, 2012
U.C. to be returned to Resources & Conservation Committee
"Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 42-1734B(6), Idaho Code, the Comprehensive State Water Plan (Part A) adopted by resolution of the Idaho Water Resource Board on November 28, 2012, is ratified and approved. The Comprehensive State Water Plan (Part A) shall read as follows:
page 2: "1M - WEATHER MODIFICATION: Weather modification offers the possibility of augmenting water supplies."
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SB449: Substitute SB 449 by Committee on Ways and Means -- Appropriations for FY 2012, FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY 2015 for various state agencies; capital improvement projects; claims against the state. {As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}
Introduced: March 12, 2012
Last Action: June 1, 2012
Died in House Committee
"Weather modification program........................................................$200,000
Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the weather modification program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2012,
is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2013"
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Introduced: March 12, 2012
Last Action: June 1, 2012
Died in House Committee
"Weather modification program........................................................$200,000
Provided, That any unencumbered balance in the weather modification program account in excess of $100 as of June 30, 2012,
is hereby reappropriated for fiscal year 2013"
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HB 2562: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency management services, further providing for definitions and for purposes of part; providing for penalty for false application; extensively revising provisions relating to Commonwealth services and to local organizations and services; further providing for disaster duties, for acceptance, for interstate arrangements, for immunity, for special powers, for workers' compensation and for penalties; providing for authority of Federal law enforcement officers, for confidentiality, for adverse interests and for public health emergency measures; and making a related repeal.
Pennsylvania House Bill
Action: July 31, 2012
Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
"Section 7. Sections 7701, 7702, 7703, 7704, 7705, 7706 and 19 7707 of Title 35 are amended to read:
§ 7701. Duties concerning disaster [prevention] preparedness and emergency management.
(c) Other Commonwealth agencies.--At the direction of the Governor, and pursuant to any other authority and competence they have, Commonwealth agencies, including but not limited to those charged with economic recovery responsibilities in connection with floodplain management, stream encroachment and flow regulation, weather modification, fire prevention and control, air quality, public works, land use and land-use planning, construction standards, public utilities and energy, shall make studies of disaster prevention-related matters." p.72
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Pennsylvania House Bill
Action: July 31, 2012
Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
"Section 7. Sections 7701, 7702, 7703, 7704, 7705, 7706 and 19 7707 of Title 35 are amended to read:
§ 7701. Duties concerning disaster [prevention] preparedness and emergency management.
(c) Other Commonwealth agencies.--At the direction of the Governor, and pursuant to any other authority and competence they have, Commonwealth agencies, including but not limited to those charged with economic recovery responsibilities in connection with floodplain management, stream encroachment and flow regulation, weather modification, fire prevention and control, air quality, public works, land use and land-use planning, construction standards, public utilities and energy, shall make studies of disaster prevention-related matters." p.72
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HB39: Penalties for misdemeanor offenses.
Wyoming House Bill
Introduced: Dec 10, 2012
Last Action: Jan 24, 2013
Failed 3rd Reading (House)
9-1-907. Weather modification; permit required; issuance; duration; fee; report of activities; penalties for noncompliance. (d) Any person engaging in a weather modification experiment without a permit is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. [and upon conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than nintely (90) days.] p. 33
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Wyoming House Bill
Introduced: Dec 10, 2012
Last Action: Jan 24, 2013
Failed 3rd Reading (House)
9-1-907. Weather modification; permit required; issuance; duration; fee; report of activities; penalties for noncompliance. (d) Any person engaging in a weather modification experiment without a permit is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. [and upon conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than nintely (90) days.] p. 33
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HB0067: PROP TX-GREEN ENERGY SSA
Short Title: Special Service Area Tax Law
Illinois House Bill
Introduced : Jan 6, 2013
Last Action: May 31, 2013
Re-referred to Rules Committee
" Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Provides that the Illinois Finance Authority has the power to purchase special service area bonds and to accept assignments or pledges, or both, of special service area bonds or agreements relating to public and private green special service area projects. Amends the Special Service Area Tax Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county or a municipality may establish a green special service area."
"Special Services" means all forms of services pertaining to the government and affairs of the municipality or county, including, but not limited to, WEATHER MODIFICATION, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy improvements, water use improvements, and improvements permissible under Article 9 of the Illinois Municipal Code, and contracts for the supply of water as described in Section 11-124-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code which may be entered into by the municipality or by the county on behalf of a county service area.
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Same paragraph (above) in these 3 bills:
SB440: Revenue-Tech
Short Title: Special Service Area Tax Law.
Illinois Senate Bill
Introduced: Jan 23, 2013
Last Action: Apr 16, 2013
Re-referred to Assignments Committee
"Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Special Service Area Tax Law."
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HB3004: Prop Tx-Green Energy SSA
Illinois House Bill
Introduced: Feb 26, 2013
Last Action: March 22, 2013
Re-referred to Rules Committee
"Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that municipalities and counties may establish green energy special service areas."
Online: http://is.gd/95msKy
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HB3159: PROP TX-SPECIAL SERVICES
Illinois House Bill
Introduced: Feb 26, 2013
Last Action: March 22, 2013
Re-referred to Rules Committee
"Amends the Property Tax Code. In the Special Service Area Tax Law, provides that the term "special services" means certain specified infrastructure projects (instead of all forms of services) pertaining to the government and affairs of the municipality or county."
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Short Title: Special Service Area Tax Law
Illinois House Bill
Introduced : Jan 6, 2013
Last Action: May 31, 2013
Re-referred to Rules Committee
" Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Provides that the Illinois Finance Authority has the power to purchase special service area bonds and to accept assignments or pledges, or both, of special service area bonds or agreements relating to public and private green special service area projects. Amends the Special Service Area Tax Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county or a municipality may establish a green special service area."
"Special Services" means all forms of services pertaining to the government and affairs of the municipality or county, including, but not limited to, WEATHER MODIFICATION, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy improvements, water use improvements, and improvements permissible under Article 9 of the Illinois Municipal Code, and contracts for the supply of water as described in Section 11-124-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code which may be entered into by the municipality or by the county on behalf of a county service area.
Online: http://is.gd/ElGWSu
Download: http://is.gd/nK8UJW
Same paragraph (above) in these 3 bills:
SB440: Revenue-Tech
Short Title: Special Service Area Tax Law.
Illinois Senate Bill
Introduced: Jan 23, 2013
Last Action: Apr 16, 2013
Re-referred to Assignments Committee
"Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Special Service Area Tax Law."
Online: http://is.gd/yOWe4A
Download: http://is.gd/zmFeSN
HB3004: Prop Tx-Green Energy SSA
Illinois House Bill
Introduced: Feb 26, 2013
Last Action: March 22, 2013
Re-referred to Rules Committee
"Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that municipalities and counties may establish green energy special service areas."
Online: http://is.gd/95msKy
Download: http://is.gd/XP7Za9
HB3159: PROP TX-SPECIAL SERVICES
Illinois House Bill
Introduced: Feb 26, 2013
Last Action: March 22, 2013
Re-referred to Rules Committee
"Amends the Property Tax Code. In the Special Service Area Tax Law, provides that the term "special services" means certain specified infrastructure projects (instead of all forms of services) pertaining to the government and affairs of the municipality or county."
Online: http://is.gd/pCElE3
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HB1177: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 2‑06‑06, subsection 7 of section 4.1‑47‑06, sections 11‑09.1‑02, 11‑11.1‑02, 11‑28‑02, and 11‑33‑05, subsection 1 of section 11‑36‑07, subsection 2 of section 11‑37‑05, sections 23‑11‑05 and 23‑24‑05, subsection 6 of section 23‑35‑03, section 40‑23‑02, subsection 3 of section 40‑38‑03, subsection 4 of section 50‑01.1‑04, and sections 50‑01.2‑02 and 61‑04.1‑25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation of members of political subdivision boards and committees.
North Dakota House Bill
Introduced: Jan 11, 2013
Signed Into Law: Apr 3, 2013
"SECTION 16. AMENDMENT. Section 61-04.1-25 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
61-04.1-25. Commissioners - Compensation - Meetings - Officers.
"A commissioner of a WEATHER MODIFICATION authority shall receive no compensation for services, but shall be entitled to the necessary expense, as defined in section 44-08-04, incurred in the discharge of the commissioner's duties. The appointing authority shall establish the rate of compensation for commissioners of a WEATHER MODIFICATION authority and actual expenses incurred by commissioners may be reimbursed at the official reimbursement rates of the appointing authority. Each commissioner shall hold office until a successor has been appointed and has qualified. The certificates of appointment shall be filed with the WEATHER MODIFICATION authority.
The powers of each WEATHER MODIFICATION authority shall be vested in the commissioners thereof. A majority of the commissioners of an authority constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the authority and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Although a majority of the commissioners constitutes a quorum, but action may not be taken by the authority except by an affirmative vote of not less than a majority of all the commissioners.
A chairman, vice chairman, and treasurer shall be elected from among the commissioners. A WEATHER MODIFICATION authority may employ an executive director, secretary, technical experts, and such other officers, agents, and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require, and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. For such legal services as it may require, an authority may call upon the state's attorney of the county. An authority may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees such powers or duties as it may deem proper.
Minutes shall be kept by the secretary of official meetings and shall include all official business such as contracts authorized and all authorizations for payment of WEATHER MODIFICATION authority funds to persons, organizations, companies, corporations, and limited liability companies. All disbursements shall be approved by a majority of all the commissioners of an authority. Disbursements authorized by the authority for the payment of employee salaries, bills, contracts, services, fees, expenses, and all other obligations shall be made by check signed by the chairman and the treasurer of the authority. Official policies shall also be entered into the minutes. An annual report shall be compiled with complete disclosure of funds expended for contracts, services, fees, salaries, and all other reimbursements, a copy of which shall be filed with the county auditor. The annual report shall be presented at a public meeting called for such purpose." p.5
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North Dakota House Bill
Introduced: Jan 11, 2013
Signed Into Law: Apr 3, 2013
"SECTION 16. AMENDMENT. Section 61-04.1-25 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
61-04.1-25. Commissioners - Compensation - Meetings - Officers.
"A commissioner of a WEATHER MODIFICATION authority shall receive no compensation for services, but shall be entitled to the necessary expense, as defined in section 44-08-04, incurred in the discharge of the commissioner's duties. The appointing authority shall establish the rate of compensation for commissioners of a WEATHER MODIFICATION authority and actual expenses incurred by commissioners may be reimbursed at the official reimbursement rates of the appointing authority. Each commissioner shall hold office until a successor has been appointed and has qualified. The certificates of appointment shall be filed with the WEATHER MODIFICATION authority.
The powers of each WEATHER MODIFICATION authority shall be vested in the commissioners thereof. A majority of the commissioners of an authority constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the authority and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Although a majority of the commissioners constitutes a quorum, but action may not be taken by the authority except by an affirmative vote of not less than a majority of all the commissioners.
A chairman, vice chairman, and treasurer shall be elected from among the commissioners. A WEATHER MODIFICATION authority may employ an executive director, secretary, technical experts, and such other officers, agents, and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require, and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. For such legal services as it may require, an authority may call upon the state's attorney of the county. An authority may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees such powers or duties as it may deem proper.
Minutes shall be kept by the secretary of official meetings and shall include all official business such as contracts authorized and all authorizations for payment of WEATHER MODIFICATION authority funds to persons, organizations, companies, corporations, and limited liability companies. All disbursements shall be approved by a majority of all the commissioners of an authority. Disbursements authorized by the authority for the payment of employee salaries, bills, contracts, services, fees, expenses, and all other obligations shall be made by check signed by the chairman and the treasurer of the authority. Official policies shall also be entered into the minutes. An annual report shall be compiled with complete disclosure of funds expended for contracts, services, fees, salaries, and all other reimbursements, a copy of which shall be filed with the county auditor. The annual report shall be presented at a public meeting called for such purpose." p.5
Online: http://is.gd/364B40
Download: http://is.gd/p4qjjz
HB2293. Authorizes master plans and county service districts regarding comprehensive planning for land use and public facilities and, within Washington County, implementation of adopted comprehensive plans through development review and code enforcement services.
Oregon House Bill
Introduced: Jan 14, 2013
Last Action: July 8, 2013
In committee upon adjournment
"(2) Within the geographical jurisdiction of any local government boundary commission established by or pursuant to ORS 199.410 to 199.519, in addition to the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section, master plans and service districts may be established as provided by this chapter regarding:
(a) Fire prevention and protection.
(b) Hospital and ambulance services.
(c) Vector control.
(d) WEATHER MODIFICATION."
Online: http://is.gd/ViHnM7
Download: http://is.gd/pya0vT
Same paragraph (above) in 3 other Oregon House bills:
HB2430: Authorizes establishment of master plans and service districts regarding cultural services.
Oregon House Bill
Introduced: Jan 14, 2013
Last Action: July 8, 2013
In committee upon adjournment
Online: http://is.gd/q2PWtm
Download: http://is.gd/i9mbBD
HB2625: Provides nonexclusive list of law enforcement services that may be subject of master plan or service district.
Oregon House Bill
Introduced: Jan 14, 2013
Last Action: July 8, 2013
In committee upon adjournment
Online: http://is.gd/zKk3ah
Download: http://is.gd/UzpPIK
SB134: Modifies organizational structure and process for 9-1-1 emergency reporting system.
Oregon House Bill
Introduced: Jan 14, 2013
Last Action: July 8, 2013
In committee upon adjournment
Online: http://is.gd/5Rsd7m
Download: http://is.gd/g1zPD0
Oregon House Bill
Introduced: Jan 14, 2013
Last Action: July 8, 2013
In committee upon adjournment
"(2) Within the geographical jurisdiction of any local government boundary commission established by or pursuant to ORS 199.410 to 199.519, in addition to the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section, master plans and service districts may be established as provided by this chapter regarding:
(a) Fire prevention and protection.
(b) Hospital and ambulance services.
(c) Vector control.
(d) WEATHER MODIFICATION."
Online: http://is.gd/ViHnM7
Download: http://is.gd/pya0vT
Same paragraph (above) in 3 other Oregon House bills:
HB2430: Authorizes establishment of master plans and service districts regarding cultural services.
Oregon House Bill
Introduced: Jan 14, 2013
Last Action: July 8, 2013
In committee upon adjournment
Online: http://is.gd/q2PWtm
Download: http://is.gd/i9mbBD
HB2625: Provides nonexclusive list of law enforcement services that may be subject of master plan or service district.
Oregon House Bill
Introduced: Jan 14, 2013
Last Action: July 8, 2013
In committee upon adjournment
Online: http://is.gd/zKk3ah
Download: http://is.gd/UzpPIK
SB134: Modifies organizational structure and process for 9-1-1 emergency reporting system.
Oregon House Bill
Introduced: Jan 14, 2013
Last Action: July 8, 2013
In committee upon adjournment
Online: http://is.gd/5Rsd7m
Download: http://is.gd/g1zPD0
HB472: Local Government Article
Maryland House Bill
Introduced: Jan 28, 2013
Signed Into Law: Apr 9, 2013
"SUBTITLE 7. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: 13–701. LICENSE FOR WEATHER MODIFICATION IN FREDERICK, GARRETT, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES." p.752
"The County Commissioners may adopt an ordinance or resolution to: (1) Provide for the licensure of persons engaging in weather modification." p.753
Online: http://is.gd/BVmBlb
Download: http://is.gd/tQ89Nb
Maryland House Bill
Introduced: Jan 28, 2013
Signed Into Law: Apr 9, 2013
"SUBTITLE 7. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: 13–701. LICENSE FOR WEATHER MODIFICATION IN FREDERICK, GARRETT, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES." p.752
"The County Commissioners may adopt an ordinance or resolution to: (1) Provide for the licensure of persons engaging in weather modification." p.753
Online: http://is.gd/BVmBlb
Download: http://is.gd/tQ89Nb
HB1209. U OF I PRAIRIE RESEARCH INST
Illinois House Bill
Introduced: Jan 31, 2013
Signed Into Law: Aug 14, 2013
Line 22: " (8) To act as the central data repository and research coordinator for the State in matters related to water and atmospheric resources. The Illinois State Water Survey of the University of Illinois may monitor and evaluate all WEATHER MODIFICATION operations in Illinois. The Illinois State Climatologist and the Illinois State Hydrologist shall be employees of the Illinois State Water Survey."
Online: http://is.gd/TSJAmG
Same paragraph (above) in:
SB46. University Of Illinois Trustee
Illinois Senate Bill
Introduced: Jan 16, 2013
Last Action: Apr 30, 2013
Re-referred to Senate Assignments Committee
Online: http://is.gd/OyUh4i
Illinois House Bill
Introduced: Jan 31, 2013
Signed Into Law: Aug 14, 2013
Line 22: " (8) To act as the central data repository and research coordinator for the State in matters related to water and atmospheric resources. The Illinois State Water Survey of the University of Illinois may monitor and evaluate all WEATHER MODIFICATION operations in Illinois. The Illinois State Climatologist and the Illinois State Hydrologist shall be employees of the Illinois State Water Survey."
Online: http://is.gd/TSJAmG
Same paragraph (above) in:
SB46. University Of Illinois Trustee
Illinois Senate Bill
Introduced: Jan 16, 2013
Last Action: Apr 30, 2013
Re-referred to Senate Assignments Committee
Online: http://is.gd/OyUh4i
HB1312: Revenue and taxation; exempting qualifying firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies from state sales tax under specified conditions; effective date; emergency.
Oklahoma House Bill
Introduced: Feb 4, 2013
Last Action: February 11, 2013
Referred to Rules Committee
"E. Any sales tax which may be levied by a county shall be designated for a particular purpose. Such purposes may include, but are not limited to, projects owned by the state, any agency or instrumentality thereof, the county and/or any political subdivision located in whole or in part within such county, regional development, economic development, common education, general operations, capital improvements, county roads, WEATHER MODIFICATION or any other purpose deemed, by a majority vote of the county commissioners or as stated by initiative petition, to be necessary to promote safety, security and the general well-being of the people, including any authorized purpose pursuant to the Oklahoma Community Economic Development Pooled Finance Act." p.11
Online: http://is.gd/tqQAI3
Download: http://is.gd/cxSLnv
Oklahoma House Bill
Introduced: Feb 4, 2013
Last Action: February 11, 2013
Referred to Rules Committee
"E. Any sales tax which may be levied by a county shall be designated for a particular purpose. Such purposes may include, but are not limited to, projects owned by the state, any agency or instrumentality thereof, the county and/or any political subdivision located in whole or in part within such county, regional development, economic development, common education, general operations, capital improvements, county roads, WEATHER MODIFICATION or any other purpose deemed, by a majority vote of the county commissioners or as stated by initiative petition, to be necessary to promote safety, security and the general well-being of the people, including any authorized purpose pursuant to the Oklahoma Community Economic Development Pooled Finance Act." p.11
Online: http://is.gd/tqQAI3
Download: http://is.gd/cxSLnv
SB41: Environmental agency jurisdiction; modifying jurisdiction over certain wetlands. Effective date.
Oklahoma Senate Bill
Introduced: Feb 4, 2013
Passed Senate: Feb 26, 2013
Last Action: March 20, 2013
Referred to Agriculture and Wildlife Committee
"C. Oklahoma Water Resources Board. - The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall have the following jurisdictional areas of environmental responsibility:
1. Water quantity including, but not limited to, water rights, surface water and underground water, planning, and interstate stream compacts;
2. WEATHER MODIFICATION;
3. Dam safety;" p.5
Online: http://is.gd/CJgbzy
Download: http://is.gd/y9uTor
Oklahoma Senate Bill
Introduced: Feb 4, 2013
Passed Senate: Feb 26, 2013
Last Action: March 20, 2013
Referred to Agriculture and Wildlife Committee
"C. Oklahoma Water Resources Board. - The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall have the following jurisdictional areas of environmental responsibility:
1. Water quantity including, but not limited to, water rights, surface water and underground water, planning, and interstate stream compacts;
2. WEATHER MODIFICATION;
3. Dam safety;" p.5
Online: http://is.gd/CJgbzy
Download: http://is.gd/y9uTor
HB1189: Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
Texas House Bill
Introduced: Feb 12, 2013
Last Action: Apr 16, 2013
Left Pending in Committee
"(b) The commission shall initiate and carry out discussions with representatives of neighboring states relating to:
(1) the identification and development of sources and methods of augmenting water supplies on a regional basis after existing water supplies are fully committed, including:
(A) innovative methods or alternative technologies for augmenting water supplies, such as aquifer storage and recovery, desalination, and WEATHER MODIFICATION;"
Online: http://is.gd/UT4CVQ
Same paragragh (above) in:
SB1168: Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
Texas Senate Bill
Introduced: March 5, 2013
Last Action: March 12, 2013
Referred to Natural Resources
Online: http://is.gd/nLBjXp
Texas House Bill
Introduced: Feb 12, 2013
Last Action: Apr 16, 2013
Left Pending in Committee
"(b) The commission shall initiate and carry out discussions with representatives of neighboring states relating to:
(1) the identification and development of sources and methods of augmenting water supplies on a regional basis after existing water supplies are fully committed, including:
(A) innovative methods or alternative technologies for augmenting water supplies, such as aquifer storage and recovery, desalination, and WEATHER MODIFICATION;"
Online: http://is.gd/UT4CVQ
Same paragragh (above) in:
SB1168: Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
Texas Senate Bill
Introduced: March 5, 2013
Last Action: March 12, 2013
Referred to Natural Resources
Online: http://is.gd/nLBjXp
HR879: In memory of Tommy Dean Shearrer of Pleasanton.
Texas House Resolution
Introduced: March 13, 2013
Passed House: March 27, 2013
Last Action: April 3, 2013
Reported enrolled
"WHEREAS, In recent years, Mr. Shearrer had become a leading advocate of weather modification research and technology, serving as president of the South Texas Weather Modification Association, the Texas Weather Modification Association, and the National Weather Modification Association; he had been interviewed about cloud seeding on the ABC News program Nightline, and he was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary Owning the Weather."
Online: http://is.gd/SHemfz
Texas House Resolution
Introduced: March 13, 2013
Passed House: March 27, 2013
Last Action: April 3, 2013
Reported enrolled
"WHEREAS, In recent years, Mr. Shearrer had become a leading advocate of weather modification research and technology, serving as president of the South Texas Weather Modification Association, the Texas Weather Modification Association, and the National Weather Modification Association; he had been interviewed about cloud seeding on the ABC News program Nightline, and he was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary Owning the Weather."
Online: http://is.gd/SHemfz