South Dakota would make it illegal for anyone to engage in geoengineering—defined as large-scale efforts to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or reflect sunlight away from Earth to combat climate change. Violating this prohibition would be a Class 6 felony, the most serious criminal charge in the state.
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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Agriculture and Natural Resources — Deferred to the 41st legislative day