Environmental protection: air pollution; dispersion of substances or objects into atmosphere; prohibit for purposes of affecting weather. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 5514b.
This bill prohibits individuals from intentionally releasing chemicals or devices into the air to alter weather patterns or sunlight intensity. It directly affects anyone who might attempt to change the weather through such actions by making it illegal under Michigan's environmental protection laws. The key provision adds a new section to the state code that specifically bans these weather-modifying activities. By outlawing this practice, the legislation aims to prevent deliberate interference with natural atmospheric conditions.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2024
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Introduced May 30, 2024
Last action Jun 4, 2024
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May 30, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
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May 30, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rachelle Smit
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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Rachelle Smit
RRepublican
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Alicia St. Germaine
RRepublican
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Angela Rigas
RRepublican
Co
Brad Paquette
RRepublican
Co
Jaime Greene
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Thompson
RRepublican
Co
Jerry Neyer
RRepublican
Co
Jim DeSana
RRepublican
Co
Josh Schriver
RRepublican
Co
Luke Meerman
RRepublican
Co
Mike Hoadley
RRepublican
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