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This bill provides a state appropriation of $600,000 to the Desert Research Institute (DRI) of the Nevada System of Higher Education for each of two fiscal years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027) to support the Nevada State Cloud Seeding Program. Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that aims to increase precipitation by introducing substances like silver iodide into clouds to encourage rainfall or snowfall. The bill requires the DRI to prepare and submit detailed expenditure reports to the Interim Finance Committee by September 1st of 2026 and 2027, covering the periods from when the funds are received through June 30th of each respective year. Additionally, any unspent funds must be returned to the State General Fund by specific dates (September 18, 2026, and September 17, 2027) if not committed for expenditure, and the act will become effective on July 1, 2025. The appropriation is designed to support ongoing research and implementation of cloud seeding efforts in Nevada, which can help address water scarcity and agricultural needs in the state's arid climate.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Natural Resources (Senate)

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11743/Overview