Iowa appears to be closer to a possible law stopping cities and counties from regulating the sale of natural gas and propane and banning it.
The Energy News Network reported the sponsor of the bill, Republican Sen. Jascon Schultz believes it will make it to the governor after it received support in committees in the House and Senate.
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The sponsor of an Iowa bill that would prohibit cities or counties from regulating the sale of natural gas or propane said he is confident the legislation will make it to the governor’s desk after recently clearing committee votes in both chambers.
State Sen. Jason Schultz, a Republican from southwest Iowa, said his bill (SF 455) is meant to counter the “radical left environmental agenda” in Des Moines, where the City Council recently adopted a goal of transitioning to carbon-free electricity citywide by 2035.
The Iowa House Commerce Committee approved the measure on Feb. 15 by a 16-4 vote, and the Senate Commerce Committee approved similar language 13-4 on Feb. 24. Schultz expects votes soon on the House and Senate floors.
The proposal is part of a flurry of Republican bills nationwide aim