Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

HB0012

Clean Air and Geoengineering Prohibition Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This bill aims to prohibit the release of substances into Wyoming's airspace that alter climate, weather, or solar radiation.

What it does

Prohibits releasing any substance into the air above Wyoming for altering climate, weather, or sunlight.
Defines terms like 'atmospheric contaminant,' 'geoengineering,' and 'weather modification.'
Gives the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) power to monitor compliance with these rules and issue cease and desist orders.
Protects people who report violations from retaliation.
Sets criminal penalties for violating this act.

Who it affects

People or companies that release atmospheric contaminants in Wyoming.
The DEQ, which will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing the law.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
It does not specify how the DEQ will fund its monitoring activities.

Plain language

Terms to know

Atmospheric contaminant: Substances released into the air to change climate, weather, or sunlight.
Geoengineering: Large-scale changes to environmental processes to affect climate conditions.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 2, 1:27 AM

Tom Kelly

R · H30

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it is ineffective for a small state to attempt legislation that affects global climate or geoengineering.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:02:21 Watch the statement

The lawmaker supports the bill due to concerns about ongoing drought, disappearing water resources, and a history of governments denying atmospheric manipulation programs until they are later acknowledged.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:02:59 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Failed Introduction 24-38-0-0-02026-02-09 · House24 yes 38 no

Yes: 24
No: 38
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-09H Failed Introduction 24-38-0-0-0House
2026-01-09H Received for IntroductionHouse
2025-12-05Bill Number AssignedLSO