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House approves fuel-labeling bill after heated debate over compelled speech and economic costs
Summary
House Bill 1277, requiring warning labels at fuel dispensers about greenhouse-gas emissions and health impacts and enforceable under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, passed after extended floor debate that split lawmakers over public information versus regulatory burden.
The Colorado House approved House Bill 1277 on April 1 after lengthy debate over what supporters called consumer transparency and opponents described as compelled speech that would burden small retailers.
The bill requires certain disclosures at retail fuel dispensers indicating that the combustion of the fuel contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and associated health impacts. Enforcement would be available under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act; the bill provides a 45-day right-to-cure period for covered businesses. The engrossed text and sponsors were displayed on the House floor; Representative Joseph and Representative Bacon were among the bill's floor proponents.
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