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Senate backs voluntary program to replace wood heat in high‑impact areas
Summary
Senators approved first substitute House Bill 357 to subsidize conversions from wood fireplaces and stoves to electric or gas heating for needy households in the areas most affected by particulate pollution; an amendment adjusted the fiscal note to match the budgeted amount and the bill passed.
The Senate passed a substituted version of House Bill 357 to establish a voluntary wood‑burning conversion program targeted at economically disadvantaged households that use wood as a primary or secondary heat source in areas with poor air quality.
Senator Wyler explained the bill and the…
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