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Nevada : 2015 Regular Session : BILL  SB423

Makes an appropriation for the awarding of grants to support certain cloud seeding operations. (BDR S-483)

Sponsor: Sen Finance

Bill Details

Makes an appropriation for the awarding of grants to support certain cloud seeding operations. (BDR S-483)

Bill summary

This bill, designated as S.B. 423, proposes an appropriation of $500,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The funding is intended to support the awarding of grants aimed at facilitating cloud seeding operations in Nevada, with the goal of increasing the supply of water in the state.

Key Provisions:

  • The grants will be available to state agencies, business entities, or groups with the necessary expertise and equipment to conduct effective cloud seeding operations.
  • Preference for grant award consideration will be given to applicants offering matching funds.
  • A report must be submitted by the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to the Legislative Counsel Bureau by January 1, 2017, detailing the grants awarded, amounts granted, and the outcomes of those grants.
  • The appropriated funds must be utilized by June 30, 2017, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by September 15, 2017.
  • The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2015.

The latest status of the bill indicates it died in chamber, which suggests it did not progress through the legislative process.

History

The bill was first introduced on March 23, 2015, when it was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance. It moved to the printing stage the following day and was then sent to the committee. However, on June 2, 2015, it was recorded that no further action was taken on the bill, indicating that it effectively stalled and did not progress further. As it stands, the bill has failed to move forward in the legislative process and is no longer active.

  • Mon 23 Mar 2015 Read first time. Referred to Committee on Finance. To printer.
  • Tue 24 Mar 2015 From printer. To committee.
  • Sun 29 Mar 2015 Notice of exemption.
  • Tue 02 Jun 2015 (No further action taken.)

Supplementary documents

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