Arizona Republicans could ask voters to enshrine the right to a gas stove in the constitution

[RandySF]

Republicans are considering asking voters to amend the Arizona Constitution to slow down efforts towards a zero-emission future by prohibiting towns and cities from restricting the sale and use of things like stoves and lawn care equipment because they use fossil fuels.

“People should have their choice,” Rep. Gail Griffin, R-Hereford, said. “If they want solar, gas, electric…it’s a consumer choice bill. It goes to the voters, and lets the voters speak.”

Griffin is the lead sponsor of House Concurrent Resolution 2050, which would amend the state constitution to prohibit any restrictions on the “manufacture, use or sale of a device” based on the type of energy it uses. The House of Representatives has already passed the legislation; if it wins approval in the state Senate, it will appear on November’s ballot.

Griffin said her overarching goal is to protect consumer freedom.




https://azmirror.com/2024/03/26/arizona-republicans-could-ask-voters-to-enshrine-the-right-to-a-gas-stove-in-the-constitution/

[DBoon]

1. so you could have a coal burning stove?

I'm sure the neighbors would not be pleased, but saying FU to everyone else is a republican value

[NoMoreRepugs]

2. They are all insane.

[Maeve]

3. What a,stupid use of a constitution

[Hassler]

4. And a right to blood letting

[tinrobot]

5. Will cities be forced to install natural gas lines as well?

Because a good portion of Phoenix is electric-only. That's another way to limit what appliances people use.

[Freethinker65]

6. How about a return to leaded gasoline and lead based paint? Asbestos? Lawn Darts? DDT? Chlordane? Mercury thermometers?

Shouldn't those also be constitutionally protected? Or is their no financial incentive from deep pocket industries to do so?

[patphil]

7. Next they'll have to force utilities to provide the gas.

As fewer people use natural gas, the problem of cost of the gas will come into play.
This is a matter of market demand. I think the government should stay out of it.
I personally like a gas cook top, but don't think the government should enshrine their use, or prevent it.