Lansing, MI – Blocking local governments from banning the use of natural gas in Michigan homes and businesses? … a piece of legislation has been introduced in Lansing.
Senator Dale Zorn introduced Senate Bill 820, which would prohibit a county, city, village or township from adopting or enforcing an ordinance, resolution or policy banning the use of natural gas or the installation of natural gas infrastructure.
In December, New York City banned natural gas connections in new buildings by 2027 and the state of New York is considering a bill to mandate all-electric buildings by 2023.
Since 2020, twenty states have passed similar laws to block local governments from banning the use of natural gas.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Local Government Committee for consideration.
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