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Natural gas protection initiative approved by voters

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Initiative 2066 will repeal provisions of a new state law, House Bill 1589 , meant to speed up Puget Sound Energy's transition away from natural gas.

It also bars cities and counties from prohibiting, penalizing or discouraging "the use of gas for any form of heating, or for uses related to any appliance or equipment" Opponents argued the measure would undo progressive climate measures and increase costs over time.

“They are fighting this battle in New York , they’re fighting this battle in Illinois and they’re fighting this battle in Colorado right now and it’s coming up in other states as well. They are absolutely watching what is going to happen here in Washington and how that could impact the debate around this policy in their states.”.

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