2586-S AMH GOEH HUGH 190
SHB 2586 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-4987.1/20) 1525
By Representative Goehner
On page 5, after line 14 of the striking amendment, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. In order to ensure a stable energy resource balance in the state, no city or town of any class may promulgate any ordinance or other policy that imposes a ban on the use or build-out of natural gas infrastructure in the city or town.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. In order to ensure a stable energy resource balance in the state, no county may promulgate any ordinance or other policy that imposes a ban on the use or build-out of natural gas infrastructure in the county.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 70.94 RCW to read as follows:
In order to ensure a stable energy resource balance in the state, no air pollution control authority created under this chapter may promulgate any rule or other policy that imposes a ban on the use or build-out of natural gas infrastructure in the county within which the air pollution control authority is located.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. Section 4 of this act constitutes a new chapter in Title 35 RCW.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. Section 5 of this act constitutes a new chapter in Title 36 RCW."
Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
| EFFECT: Prohibits local jurisdictions, including air pollution control authorities, from promulgating any ordinance, rule, or other policy that imposes a ban on the use or build-out of natural gas infrastructure in the local jurisdiction. |
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