Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB1426      — WEATHER MODIFICATION-SEEDING

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Creates the Weather Modification Act. Provides that any form of weather modification shall not be allowed in the State, including the seeding of clouds by plane or ground. Defines "seeding" as a type of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds. Effective immediately.

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1426      do?
Creates the Weather Modification Act. Provides that any form of weather modification shall not be allowed in the State, including the seeding of clouds by plane or ground. Defines "seeding" as a type of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB1426     ?
SB1426      is sponsored by Neil Anderson (Republican) and Andrew S. Chesney (Republican).
What is the current status of SB1426     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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