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HR 35 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Opposing weather modification and cloud seeding

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urging the prohibition of the intentional release of polluting emissions, including cloud seeding and weather modification, to preserve the atmosphere of New Hampshire.

Urges the prohibition of intentional release of polluting emissions, including cloud seeding and weather modification, to preserve New Hampshire's atmosphere.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Adopted

Analysis

This resolution urges the prohibition of the intentional release of polluting emissions, including cloud seeding and weather modification, to preserve the atmosphere of New Hampshire.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as amended by the House. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Resolved by the House of Representatives: the house hereby declares that no person shall engage in geoengineering activities, including weather modification, stratospheric aerosol injection, or solar radiation modification involving the intentional release of polluting emissions within the borders of the state of New Hampshire.”
From the bill

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kelley PotenzaRPrime
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Marie Louise BjelobrkRClerk· Municipal and County Government

Also: Rep. John SchnellerR, Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Susan DeRoyR

Public testimony

141 signed in online · 25 wrote testimony

97% support3% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I believe the majority of the public are well aware of past, current & ongoing weather modification operations/ experiments; few are still naive enough to believe that the pollution in our skies is merely "condensation trails". What benefit or propose, even, do these experiments serve?…”
— Nicole McAuley, Tyngsborosupports
“I can see no good from spraying chemicals into our sky's, only harm can come to the people and the animals, no one knows what the short term or long term harm can come from this.”
— Lucie Dagesse, Allenstownsupports
“The people of NH deserve clean air to breathe. Clean air means clean water. The toxic assault can cause a cascade of health problems for citizens and wildlife. Please consider the harms this can cause.”
— Britany DeBernardo, Franklinsupports
“Please clear our air It is causing so much disease contamination memory loss and more, people are leaving our country, it seems like chemical warfare and it is only happening to the Usa. It's wrong and we all know better! It has been going on far too long.…”
— Dee Hassen, Rochesteropposes
“Testimony Against HR 35 HR 35 seeks to prohibit the intentional release of polluting emissions related to geoengineering activities such as cloud seeding and weather modification, but it neglects the nuanced discussions required to adequately address climate-focused interventions.…”
— Georgina Lambert, Belmontopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Without Recommendation10–10
    Overall
    50% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseVoice voteFloor amendment 2026-0761h (Rep. Potenza)adopted
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseRoll callLay HR35 on Table (Rep. Cormen)Failed153–166How they voted
    Overall
    48% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    13–1617% yea
    Democrats
    140–597% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseRoll callOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0716hAdopted169–152How they voted
    Overall
    53% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    166–796% yea
    Democrats
    3–1452% yea
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the House

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 14, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy4:19:31–4:27:538m 22slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy5:41:46–5:43:421m 56slocated in the stream transcriptExecutive Session; Committee Report: Without Recommendation — roll call
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floor7:50:35–7:55:495m 14slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0716h — adopted, roll call 169-152; FLAM # 2026-0761h (Rep. Potenza) — adopted, voice vote; Lay HR35 on Table (Rep. Cormen) — failed, roll call 153-166

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 39
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  4. Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Without Recommendation 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-10; RC) HC 9 P. 46
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseFLAM # 2026-0761h (Rep. Potenza): AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 133
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseLay HR35 on Table (Rep. Cormen): MF RC 153-166 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 134
  7. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0716h: MA RC 169-152 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 137

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.