New Mexico : 2021 Regular Session : BILL SB126
Weather Modification Program
Sponsor: Sen John Woods
Bill Details
Weather Modification Program
Bill summary
This bill, known as Senate Bill 126, pertains to the establishment of a Weather Modification Program in New Mexico. It appropriates a total of $1,200,000 from the general fund to the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University. The purpose of this funding is to develop and administer the weather modification program through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture for the fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
If there are any unspent or unencumbered funds remaining at the conclusion of fiscal year 2023, these funds will revert to the general fund.
The bill proposed a structured financial commitment to facilitate coordinated weather modification efforts. The latest status indicates that the bill died in chamber, signifying that it did not progress to becoming law.
History
The bill was initially sent to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Conservation (SCONC) on January 19, 2021. After a period of review, it was reported by the committee on February 10, 2021, with a recommendation to pass. This suggests that the bill received sufficient support to move forward; however, there are no updates indicating that it has been debated or voted on by the full Senate yet. The bill is still active, and the next steps will likely involve scheduling it for a full Senate vote, where all members can discuss and decide on its passage.
- Tue 19 Jan 2021 Sent to SCONC - Referrals: SCONC/SFC
- Wed 10 Feb 2021 SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
Supplementary documents
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