New Hampshire : 2013 Regular Session : BILL HB179
Repealing the law on weather modification experimentation.
Sponsor: Rep Stella Tremblay & Rep Jeanine Notter & Rep Patrick Abrami
Bill Details
Repealing the law on weather modification experimentation.
Bill summary
Repeal of Weather Modification Experimentation This bill sought to remove the legal authority for state participation in weather modification. • Laws Introduced: It proposed the complete repeal of RSA 12-F, the existing statute that permitted state departments or agencies to engage in weather modification experimentation with the approval of the Governor and Council. • Enforcement: As this was a repeal of permission rather than a prohibition with penalties, no specific enforcement mechanisms were listed.
History
The bill was introduced on January 3, 2013, and referred to the Science, Technology and Energy Committee. It underwent several public hearings and work sessions, allowing committee members to discuss and propose amendments. However, after a committee vote in early February, the bill was deemed "inexpedient to legislate," meaning it was considered unnecessary or unpractical to move forward. This motion was adopted by the House on February 13, 2013, indicating that the bill has effectively failed and will not advance further in the legislative process.
- Thu 03 Jan 2013 Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy; House Journal 12, PG.185
- Wed 16 Jan 2013 Public Hearing: 1/22/2013 11:00 Amendment Legislative Office Building 304 ==RECESSED==
- Wed 23 Jan 2013 Public Hearing: 1/29/2013 10:00 Amendment Legislative Office Building 304
- Wed 23 Jan 2013 Full Committee Work Session: 1/29/2013 10:15 Amendment Legislative Office Building 304
- Thu 31 Jan 2013 Executive Session: 2/5/2013 1:00 PM Legislative Office Building 304
- Wed 06 Feb 2013 Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 13 (Vote 12-7; Regular Calendar); House Calendar 13, PG.215
- Wed 13 Feb 2013 Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote; House Journal 17, PG.344
Supplementary documents
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Bill text
Repealing the law on weather modification experimentation.
HB 179 – AS INTRODUCED
2013 SESSION
HOUSE BILL 179
AN ACT repealing the law on weather modification experimentation.
SPONSORS: Rep. Tremblay, Rock 4; Rep. Notter, Hills 21; Rep. Abrami, Rock 19
COMMITTEE: Science, Technology and Energy
ANALYSIS
This bill repeals the law permitting state agencies to participate in weather modification experimentation.
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Thirteen
AN ACT repealing the law on weather modification experimentation.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Repeal. RSA 12-F, relative to weather modification experimentation, is repealed.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.