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MI HB4304
MI HB4304Environmental protection: air pollution; dispersion of substances or objects into atmosphere; prohibit for purposes of affecting weather. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 5514b.
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Introduced
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5514b.
AI Summary
This bill would amend Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by adding a new section that prohibits individuals from intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispersing chemicals or apparatuses into the atmosphere with the specific intent of modifying weather patterns or altering the intensity of sunlight. The proposed legislation appears to be aimed at preventing potential weather modification activities that could have unintended environmental consequences, such as cloud seeding or other geoengineering techniques. By explicitly outlawing such actions, the bill seeks to protect the natural atmospheric environment and prevent potentially risky interventions that could disrupt local or regional climate conditions. The provision is broadly worded to cover any chemical substances or technological devices used to deliberately manipulate atmospheric conditions, reflecting a precautionary approach to emerging technologies that might impact weather systems.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Rachelle Smit (R)*,
Timmy Beson (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Brad Paquette (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Josh Schriver (R),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/26/2025 (on 03/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4304 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4304.htm |
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