La House Advances Bill on “Chemtrails”, Heads to Senate

By: D. D. Reese 

The Louisiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 46 on Thursday, aiming to address ongoing public concern about so-called “chemtrails.” The bill, approved by a vote of 58 to 32, would direct the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to formally log reports and complaints of chemtrails, commonly understood in scientific circles as contrails, and forward that information to the Louisiana Air National Guard for further review.

What the Bill Proposes

The bill proposes that LDEQ must record chemtrail sightings and public complaints, then pass them to the Air National Guard. The legislation does not impose sanctions or enforce restrictions on aviation operations. Although supporters label these as “chemtrails,” the visibly persistent streaks behind aircraft are scientifically recognized as contrails, condensation trails of water vapor from jet exhaust.

Supporters vs. Critics on Ethics and Impact

State Representative Kimberly Landry Coates (R‑Ponchatoula), the chief sponsor, stated the bill aims to gather information due to public fear of chemical agents in the air. She referenced claims of chemicals like aluminum and barium being used for weather control, claims that have not been substantiated by federal science agencies.

Opponents, including environmental experts, emphasize the lack of evidence supporting weather manipulation claims through aircraft exhaust. Agencies like the EPA and NOAA maintain that contrails are harmless and form naturally under cold, humid conditions typical of high altitudes.

Broader Context & Precedents

This legislation is part of a wave of similar bills in states such as Florida, Tennessee, and others aimed at regulating "geo‑engineering" or contrails. While actual cloud-seeding programs do exist in drought-prone regions, using substances like silver iodide, these are operated legally under state oversight and are unrelated to the claims targeted by SB 46. Critics warn SB 46 could interfere with legitimate atmospheric research or weather modification efforts if implemented inappropriately.

SB 46 now awaits consideration in the Louisiana Senate. If it passes, the law could take effect as early as August 2025, per legislative procedures. Once enacted, public chemtrail reports would be formally documented, though no further action would be triggered.

Bottom Line

Louisiana’s House has advanced a limited reporting measure on contrail phenomena, commonly dubbed “chemtrails,” without criminal penalties or aviation changes. Proponents view it as responding to constituent concerns; critics caution against confusion with scientifically supported meteorological practices.