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WV HB2758
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ridenour
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus into the atmosphere within West Virginia's borders for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity
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Targets geoengineering experiments conducted by the federal government, entities acting on behalf of the federal government, or non-government entities
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Cites concerns that risks to human health and environmental welfare from broad-scale geoengineering are not well understood
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Assigns the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection responsibility for monitoring air, soil, and water quality related to such activities
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Takes effect 30 days after passage
Legislative Description
Prohibiting geo-engineering
Environment
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
2/21/2025