HB1112Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 68, Chapter 201, relative to weather modification.
Introduced by Monty Fritts, District 32
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, designates the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight, or supplying or otherwise providing the chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus required for the conduct, as a Class A misdemeanor; makes other changes related to investigations and enforcement related to weather modification. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 68, Chapter 201.
Where it stands
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
March 26, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · March 24, 2025
69
Yes
21
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
Sponsor(s) Added.
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Placed on cal. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee for 3/11/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/20/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/24/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed H., Ayes 69, Nays 21, PNV 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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