This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 49, Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing climate modification. The new language prohibits any person from intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispensing any chemical, chemical compound, substance, or apparatus within Arizona for the express purpose of solar radiation management. This prohibition is established notwithstanding any other law, except as provided in Title 45, Chapter 9, which pertains to weather control and cloud modification operations.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "solar radiation management" to include the injection of stratospheric aerosols that increase atmospheric reflectivity or decrease sunlight intensity. The amendments also remove the previous language that allowed for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity, thereby narrowing the focus specifically to solar radiation management. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen regulations surrounding climate modification practices in Arizona.

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