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HB 477: Weather Modification Activities

GENERAL BILL by Steele

Weather Modification Activities; Repeals multiple provisions of weather modification law; prohibits certain acts intended to affect temperature, weather, or intensity of sunlight within atmosphere of this state; increases civil penalties for violations of weather modification law.

Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 2/7/2025 House - Filed
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/7/2025 House • Filed

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  • HB 477, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/7/2025 at 12:53 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 56 Weather Modification Activities Garcia Identical Last Action: 2/3/2025 S On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 02/11/25, 11:00 am, 110 Senate Building

    Citations - Statutes (20)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    252.44 Emergency mitigation. Page 3 (pdf)
    253.002 Department of Environmental Protection, water management districts, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; duties with respect to state lands. Page 4 (pdf)
    373.026 General powers and duties of the department. Page 6 (pdf)
    373.1501 South Florida Water Management District as local sponsor. Page 7 (pdf)
    373.4598 Water storage reservoirs. Page 9 (pdf)
    373.470 Everglades restoration. Page 9 (pdf)
    403.281 Definitions; weather modification law. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.291 Purpose of weather modification law. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.301 Artificial weather modification operation; license required. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.311 Application for weather modification licensing; fee. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.321 Proof of financial responsibility. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.331 Issuance of license; suspension or revocation; renewal. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.341 Filing and publication of notice of intention to operate; limitation on area and time. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.351 Contents of notice of intention. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.361 Publication of notice of intention. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.371 Proof of publication. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.381 Record and reports of operations. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.391 Emergency licenses. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.401 Suspension or revocation of license. Page 2 (pdf)
    403.411 Penalty. Page 2 (pdf)

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