We're halfway there!  The State Senate has overwhelmingly passed legislation that has been reintroduced by Sen. Gene Yaw prohibiting local governments from dictating the energy choices of their constituents. Senate Bill 311 passed the Senate by an overwhelming 34-15 vote on June 11, and is now before the House Energy Committee.  With a one-seat Democratic Majority in the House , the prognosis for this bill is less clear from now on. We have had indications from the House Committee Chair that she may be willing to consider this legislation.  Therefore,  it is VITAL that you  email your local state Representative to support the legislation. During debate on the bill in the Senate, one Senator pointed out that local governments should not be allowed to impose financial hardships on their citizens, by requiring conversions to electricity, without any funding mechanism. This is just one key reason why this legislation is needed. 

Please send this email TODAY, and let PAPGA know what response you receive, so we can count votes and build a groundswell of support to persuade the Committee Chair to advance the bill. Thank you.