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Natural gas installer certification bill fails after extended debate over safety and homeowners’ rights
Summary
House Bill 125, which sought statewide certification for natural gas appliance installers, drew sustained floor debate about public safety and whether licensing would restrict homeowners or volunteers. The measure failed in the House, 25–44.
Representative Richard M. Sidaway introduced House Bill 125 to establish a certification regime for natural‑gas appliance installers statewide, including an examiner requirement and a defined installer credential. Sponsors cited safety incidents and carbon‑monoxide risks as the rationale; one floor speaker recounted a near‑accident where a valve was not sufficiently tightened and said the bill would improve public safety.
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