SB 229
Establishing Fueling Modern Life Act
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 229, the "Fueling Modern Life Act," aims to significantly alter West Virginia’s approach to air quality regulations. It repeals existing air pollution control measures and establishes a new state policy prioritizing carbon dioxide as a beneficial nutrient essential for life and economic prosperity. The bill specifically prohibits efforts to reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions and encourages the continued use of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. This legislation effectively reverses current regulations designed to mitigate air pollution.
Key provisions
- Declares carbon dioxide a foundational nutrient necessary for life and economic advancement.
- Prohibits the designation of carbon dioxide as a pollutant.
- Outlaws targets or measures aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions, including ‘net-zero’ targets.
- Encourages the use of carbon-based fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.
- Repeals numerous existing sections of the West Virginia Code related to air pollution control.
- Establishes the ‘Fueling Modern Life Act’ as the new state policy.
- States legislative findings regarding the importance of carbon dioxide for plant life and human flourishing.
- Directs the state to support the utilization of carbon-based fuels.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents
- Energy Industry (Coal, Oil, Natural Gas)
- Environmental Advocacy Groups
- State Government (specifically the Department of Health and Bureau for Public Health)
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