Signed by the Governor: West Virginia Law Sets Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (March 25, 2016) – On Wednesday, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed a bill into law that takes a small, but important, first step in setting the foundation to reject federal EPA “Clean Power Plan” rules. Sen. Gregory Boso (R-Summersville) introduced Senate Bill 691 (SB691) on Feb. 22. The legislation would prohibit the Department of Environmental Protection from…

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Colorado Republicans and Democrats Join to Kill Bill Taking on EPA Clean Power Plan Regulations

DENVER, Colo. (Mar. 24, 2016) – A Senate committee killed a Colorado bill that would have taken a small, but important, first step in setting the foundation to reject some federal EPA rules and regulations in practice. Sen. John Cooke (R-Greeley) introduced Senate Bill 46 (SB46) on Jan. 19. The legislation would have prohibited the…

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Minnesota House Committee Passes Bill Setting Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

ST. PAUL, Minn. (March 23, 2016) – An important Minnesota House committee has approved a bill that would take a small, but important, first step in setting the foundation to reject some federal EPA rules and regulations in practice. A bipartisan coalition of 33 representatives sponsored House Bill 333 (HF333). The legislation would prohibit the commissioner…

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Oklahoma Senate Passes Bill to Block Implementation of EPA Clean Power Plan Rules

OKLAHOMA CITY (Mar. 14, 2016) – Last week, the Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that would prohibit the state from “developing or adopting a State Implementation Plan” under the EPA’s Clean Power Plan rules. If the bill becomes law, it would set the foundation to nullify such regulations in practice. Sen. Greg Treat (R-Oklahoma City) introduced Senate…

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To the Governor’s Desk: Virginia Legislature Passes Bill Setting Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 22, 2016) – A Virginia bill that would take a small, but important, first step in setting the foundation to reject federal some EPA rules and regulations in practice passed out of the state House today. Senate Bill 21 (SB21) would require the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to prepare an extensive report highlighting…

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Virginia Senate Passes Bill Setting Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 3, 2016) – A Virginia bill that would take a small, but important, first step in setting the stage to reject federal some EPA rules and regulations in practice passed out of the state Senate today. Senate Bill 21 (SB21) would require the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to prepare an extensive report…

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