HB 3018
Banning state participation in Kyoto protocols and Paris Accord
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits West Virginia from participating in international agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Accord. It establishes that the state should not be bound by emission reduction targets set by these agreements, citing concerns about potential economic impacts on the state’s economy, particularly in energy-intensive industries. The bill also restricts the West Virginia Division of Environmental Protection from creating new regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions related to these protocols.
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