If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 49 of the Arizona Revised Statutes that explicitly prohibits the intentional injection, release, or dispensing of any chemicals or substances for the purpose of solar radiation management within the state. This prohibition would be in addition to existing regulations under Title 45, Chapter 9, which governs weather control and cloud modification operations. The bill clarifies that "solar radiation management" specifically includes the injection of stratospheric aerosols aimed at increasing atmospheric reflectivity or reducing sunlight intensity.

Furthermore, the bill removes the previous language that allowed for the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity, thereby narrowing the focus to solar radiation management. It also makes conforming changes to ensure consistency within the statutes. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen regulations surrounding climate modification practices in Arizona while maintaining existing licensing and reporting requirements for weather control activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-117, 49-119, 45-113, 45-115, 45-116, 45-183, 45-273, 45-292, 45-411.01, 45-467, 45-476.01, 45-595, 45-612, 45-703, 45-871.01, 45-874.01, 45-1021, 45-1041, 45-1205, 45-1603, 45-1605, 35-190, 35-313
Senate Engrossed Version: 49-119