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ID S1064

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Agricultural Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code to change legislative findings from stating cloud seeding "is" in the public interest to "may be" in the public interest, and from stating it "has resulted" in water supply increases to "may result" in increases

  • Requires the Idaho Water Resource Board to publish annual reports including operational data (dates, locations, methods), environmental impact science, public engagement documentation, and effectiveness metrics such as snowpack or reservoir level increases

  • Mandates cloud seeding operators submit monthly reports within 45 calendar days of each operational period, detailing locations, flight paths, materials used, and methods

  • Restricts state funding for cloud seeding to basins where the Board determines existing water supplies are insufficient to support water rights, water quality, recreation, or fish and wildlife uses

  • Exempts state-funded or Board-authorized cloud seeding operations from liability claims including trespass and nuisance, and from state or local permit requirements; effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding cloud seeding.

CLOUD SEEDING

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Resources & Conservation

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Resources and Conservation3/20/2025
Resources and Environment2/7/2025
Judiciary and Rules2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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