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House approves Natural Gas Technicians Act after lengthy safety vs. regulation debate
Summary
The House passed HB125 establishing certification requirements (installer and service technician) for natural gas appliances amid arguments that the measure functions like licensing; supporters cited carbon‑monoxide deaths and explosive risks to justify training and certification.
Lawmakers engaged in an extended debate over House Bill 125, which would create a certification framework for natural‑gas appliance installers and service technicians. Supporters framed the bill as a public‑safety measure: members recounted recent carbon‑monoxide poisonings and a furnace‑related death, saying certification and training would reduce…
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