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PA SB1264

PA SB1264
Prohibiting solar radiation modification, cloud seeding and polluting atmospheric activity within this Commonwealth; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police and sheriffs; and imposing penalties.


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Introduced
06/20/2024
In Committee
06/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting solar radiation modification, cloud seeding and polluting atmospheric activity within this Commonwealth; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police and sheriffs; and imposing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits solar radiation modification, cloud seeding, and other polluting atmospheric activities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It imposes duties on the Pennsylvania State Police and sheriffs to issue cease-and-desist orders when unlawful activities are suspected, and it empowers them to refer potentially prohibited activities to the Air National Guard. The bill also requires federal or foreign-approved programs to meet the act's requirements, and it imposes significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for entities that engage in prohibited atmospheric activities.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS (on 06/20/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
  • ‐ Environmental Compliance and Enforcement

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