South Dakota would ban anyone from conducting geoengineering activities within the state—specifically projects designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or reflect sunlight to counteract climate change. Violating this ban would be a Class 6 felony, making it a serious criminal offense.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3. H.J. 22
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend H.J. 22
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 217
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Dist. HD-010
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Dist. HD-006
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-003
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-004
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-034
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-002
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-033
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Deferred to the 41st legislative day