CLOUD SEEDING – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding cloud seeding activities.

This Idaho bill bans all cloud seeding and weather modification activities within the state. It repeals previous laws and establishes that any cloud seeding or weather modification is prohibited, with violations punishable by up to five years in prison and a $100,000 fine per offense. The law applies to all individuals, government entities, and private organizations conducting such activities in Idaho. The legislature cited a lack of proven effectiveness (referencing a 2024 government report) and constitutional concerns as the basis for the ban.