Mississippi : 2025 Regular Session : BILL SB2013
Environmental protection; prohibit chemtrails.
Sponsor: Sen Andy Berry & Sen Neil Whaley
Bill Details
An Act To Declare Certain Legislative Findings Relating To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "geoengineering" Within The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Law; To Amend Section 49-17-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Commission Authority To Issue, Modify Or Revoke Orders Related To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Geoengineering In Mississippi And To Create Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.
Bill summary (AI generated)
Bill Summary: The proposed legislation establishes regulations regarding geoengineering within the state of Mississippi. It incorporates amendments to various sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 related to air and water pollution control, defining geoengineering and prohibiting its practice. The bill also authorizes the Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Commission to enforce these regulations and outline penalties for violations. Key Provisions: 1. **Definition of Geoengineering**: The bill defines "geoengineering" as the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals or apparatus into the atmosphere aimed at affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. 2. **Prohibition of Activities**: All instances of geoengineering in Mississippi are prohibited. 3. **Commission Authority**: The Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Commission is empowered to issue, modify, or revoke orders related to geoengineering and enforce compliance. 4. **Penalties for Violation**: Individuals or entities that violate the geoengineering prohibition will be subject to felony charges, imposing a minimum fine of $500,000 or imprisonment for at least two years, applicable for each day the violation persists. 5. **Legislative Findings**: The bill outlines legislative findings emphasizing the unknown risks of geoengineering to public health and environmental welfare and states the intent to protect the public while allowing permitted activities under state law. The act is intended to take effect from July 1, 2025.
History
The bill was first referred to the Environment Protection, Conservation, and Water Resources committee on January 16, 2025. However, it later died in committee on February 4, 2025, meaning that it will not proceed any further in the legislative process. As such, the bill is effectively failed, and there will be no further actions taken unless a new version of the bill is reintroduced in the future.
- Thu 16 Jan 2025 Referred To Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res
- Tue 04 Feb 2025 Died In Committee