This bill amends the existing laws regarding weather modification in Idaho by repealing previous sections that established weather modification districts and a weather modification fund. It introduces new definitions related to weather modification, including "cloud seeding," "solar radiation management," and "weather modification." The bill also prohibits unauthorized weather modification and solar radiation management activities, establishing that such violations are misdemeanors and granting enforcement authority to state law enforcement personnel.

Additionally, the bill provides exemptions for cloud seeding operations authorized by the Idaho Water Resource Board. It amends existing sections of the Idaho Code to remove references to weather modification and clarifies terms related to the responsibilities of the director of the Department of Water Resources. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage, with a specified full force date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 22-4301, 22-4302, 42-605, 42-1805