The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing a prohibition against the intentional injection, release, or dispensing of any chemical, chemical compound, substance, or apparatus within Arizona for the specific purpose of solar radiation management. This new language would be inserted into Title 49, Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, creating a new section (49-119) that explicitly defines solar radiation management to include actions such as the injection of stratospheric aerosols aimed at increasing atmospheric reflectivity or decreasing sunlight intensity.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that this prohibition exists notwithstanding any other law, while also making conforming changes to ensure consistency within the legal framework. Notably, the bill removes previous language that allowed for the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity, thereby narrowing the focus to solar radiation management specifically. The existing licensing and regulatory framework for weather control and cloud modification operations remains intact, as the bill does not repeal those provisions.

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