HB1128 Restricting the use of weather modification technologies to declared emergencies.
Restricting the use of weather modification technologies to declared emergencies.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No financial impact since NH does not operate weather modification programs.
Your Community
Addresses a largely hypothetical concern in NH. Could theoretically limit future drought mitigation or agricultural support tools.
Your Freedom
No practical impact on daily life given the absence of weather modification programs in NH.
Status
Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1839s; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Sponsor
Kelley Potenza (R)
The Short Version
Restricts weather modification technologies (like cloud seeding) to declared emergencies only. Rooted in conspiracy theory concerns about chemtrails, but practically has minimal impact since NH does not currently use weather modification programs.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Those concerned about weather modification technologies
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Future environmental management programs that might use cloud seeding
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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