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Utah Senate approves bill limiting local bans on specific utility services amid climate debate
Summary
The Senate read H.B. 17 (utility permitting amendments) a third time after a floor debate over local authority and climate policy; the bill's sponsor said it preserves consumer choice and competition, while opponents warned it could restrict local tools for reducing building emissions. Vote: 25–4.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 11 approved first substitute H.B. 17, legislation the sponsor said is intended to preserve consumer choice in how homes and businesses receive energy services.
Senator Hinkins, the bill sponsor, told colleagues the substitute reflected a compromise negotiated with stakeholders and aimed to prevent local governments from forbidding specific utility types such as natural…
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