Louisiana : 2025 Regular Session : CONCURRENT_RESOLUTION SCR67
To memorialize Congress to investigate geoengineering in Louisiana.
Sponsor: Sen Valarie Hodges
Bill Details
To memorialize Congress to investigate geoengineering in Louisiana.
Bill summary (AI generated)
Status (as of introduction context): Senate Concurrent Resolution 67 (SCR67) passed (concurred in by the House and Senate). Explanation of a Concurrent Resolution (SCR) A Concurrent Resolution is a measure adopted by both houses of a legislative body. Crucially, it is typically not a binding state law and does not require the governor's signature. Instead, the purpose of SCR67 is to memorialize (formally petition) an external entity—in this case, the U.S. Congress—to take a specific action. New Laws and Provisions (The Request) SCR67 asserts that the quality of air, soil, and water in Louisiana must be protected. The resolution states that evidence suggests the federal government, private entities, and academic entities may have conducted or are currently conducting atmospheric geoengineering experiments involving intentional chemical dispersion, possibly occurring in Louisiana airspace. The resolution emphasizes that the scientific and health impacts of these efforts remain poorly understood. The primary action brought by SCR67 is the formal request to Congress: • The Louisiana Legislature memorializes the Congress of the United States to conduct a full, transparent, and independent investigation into all activities involving the intentional dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere for geoengineering purposes. • This includes investigating solar radiation modification, carbon dioxide removal, and weather modification experiments, especially those conducted without public knowledge or consent over Louisiana. • The requested investigation should determine the substances being dispersed, the responsible entities, the stated purposes, and the potential effects on air, soil, water quality, and human/ecological health. Enforcement Mechanisms Envisaged As a resolution, SCR67 does not establish any new state enforcement mechanisms or penalties. Its purpose is to initiate action at the federal level by formally communicating the concerns of the Louisiana Legislature and its citizens to the U.S. Congress and various federal and state officials.
History
The bill, titled "To memorialize Congress to investigate geoengineering in Louisiana" (SCR67), was introduced in the Senate on June 3, 2025, where it was read and placed on the calendar for a second reading. It was adopted with unanimous support on June 4, sent to the House, and subsequently passed there as well on June 10, 2025, with only three votes against. The bill has been signed by the leaders of both the Senate and House and is now officially enrolled as of June 12, 2025. As the bill has successfully passed through both legislative chambers and been signed, the next step is for it to be sent to the Governor for approval. Once it reaches the Governor's desk, they have the option to either sign the bill into law, allow it to become law without a signature, or veto it, although vetoes are relatively uncommon in this context. The expectation is that given its unanimous support, the Governor will likely approve the bill.
- Tue 03 Jun 2025 Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
- Wed 04 Jun 2025 Read by title and adopted by a vote of 29 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
- Sun 08 Jun 2025 Received in the House from the Senate.
- Sun 08 Jun 2025 Read by title, rules suspended, passed to 3rd reading.
- Sun 08 Jun 2025 Scheduled for floor debate on 06/10/2025.
- Tue 10 Jun 2025 Read by title, concurred in by vote of 86 yeas, 3 nays.
- Tue 10 Jun 2025 Received from the House without amendments.
- Wed 11 Jun 2025 Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Wed 11 Jun 2025 Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Thu 12 Jun 2025 Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Bill text (Transcribed)
Louisiana : 2025 Regular Session : CONCURRENT_RESOLUTION SCR67
To memorialize Congress to investigate geoengineering in Louisiana.
2025 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 67
BY SENATOR HODGES
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To memorialize the Congress of the United States to investigate geoengineering in Louisiana.
WHEREAS, it is a matter of public health, environmental safety, and state interest that the quality of air, soil, and water in Louisiana be protected and preserved for the well-being of current and future generations; and
WHEREAS, evidence exists that the federal government, as well as private and academic entities acting on its behalf or at its request, may have conducted or may currently be conducting atmospheric geoengineering experiments involving the intentional dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, geoengineering may involve the intentional manipulation of weather and climate for purposes including but not limited to increasing rainfall, reducing solar radiation, and removing carbon dioxide; and
WHEREAS, such activities may occur within the airspace over the state of Louisiana, contributing to visible phenomena which have been observed by the public and are distinct from ordinary contrails generated by commercial aircraft; and
WHEREAS, the scientific and health impacts of these geoengineering efforts, particularlythose resulting in visible atmospheric trails, remain poorly understood, and there is growing concern among the public regarding potential risks to environmental quality and human health; and
WHEREAS, the United States government retains exclusive sovereignty over the airspace of the United States under federal law, and it is imperative that any activity conducted in this airspace, and particularlyactivities involving chemical dispersal, be subject to public scrutiny, transparency, and federal oversight; and
WHEREAS, the people of Louisiana have a right to be informed about any such activities occurring above their communities, and the state has a duty to act in the interest of public health, safety, and environmental integrity.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby memorialize the Congress of the United States to conduct a full, transparent, and independent investigation into all activities involving the intentional dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere by any means, for geoengineering purposes including but not limited to solar radiation modification, carbon dioxide removal, and weather modification experiments, particularly those which may have occurred without public knowledge or consent and within the airspace over the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such investigation should seek to determine the substances being dispersed, the entities responsible, the stated purposes of such activities, and the potential effects of such dispersion on air, soil, and water quality, as well as on human and ecological health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted to the president of the United States, the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the clerk of the United States House of Representatives, the secretary of the United States Senate, each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation, the Senate president, the speaker of the House of Representatives, the governor of Louisiana, and the attorney general of Louisiana.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
To memorialize Congress to investigate geoengineering in Louisiana.
2025 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 67
BY SENATOR HODGES
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To memorialize the Congress of the United States to investigate geoengineering in Louisiana.
WHEREAS, it is a matter of public health, environmental safety, and state interest that the quality of air, soil, and water in Louisiana be protected and preserved for the well-being of current and future generations; and
WHEREAS, evidence exists that the federal government, as well as private and academic entities acting on its behalf or at its request, may have conducted or may currently be conducting atmospheric geoengineering experiments involving the intentional dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, geoengineering may involve the intentional manipulation of weather and climate for purposes including but not limited to increasing rainfall, reducing solar radiation, and removing carbon dioxide; and
WHEREAS, such activities may occur within the airspace over the state of Louisiana, contributing to visible phenomena which have been observed by the public and are distinct from ordinary contrails generated by commercial aircraft; and
WHEREAS, the scientific and health impacts of these geoengineering efforts, particularlythose resulting in visible atmospheric trails, remain poorly understood, and there is growing concern among the public regarding potential risks to environmental quality and human health; and
WHEREAS, the United States government retains exclusive sovereignty over the airspace of the United States under federal law, and it is imperative that any activity conducted in this airspace, and particularlyactivities involving chemical dispersal, be subject to public scrutiny, transparency, and federal oversight; and
WHEREAS, the people of Louisiana have a right to be informed about any such activities occurring above their communities, and the state has a duty to act in the interest of public health, safety, and environmental integrity.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby memorialize the Congress of the United States to conduct a full, transparent, and independent investigation into all activities involving the intentional dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere by any means, for geoengineering purposes including but not limited to solar radiation modification, carbon dioxide removal, and weather modification experiments, particularly those which may have occurred without public knowledge or consent and within the airspace over the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such investigation should seek to determine the substances being dispersed, the entities responsible, the stated purposes of such activities, and the potential effects of such dispersion on air, soil, and water quality, as well as on human and ecological health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted to the president of the United States, the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the clerk of the United States House of Representatives, the secretary of the United States Senate, each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation, the Senate president, the speaker of the House of Representatives, the governor of Louisiana, and the attorney general of Louisiana.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES