Prohibits adoption of State and local rules that prohibit use of fossil fuel-powered kitchen appliances.
This bill prohibits New Jersey state agencies, counties, and municipalities from adopting rules or ordinances that ban fossil fuel-powered kitchen appliances (like natural gas stoves) in residential or commercial kitchens, as long as the appliances meet existing federal and state safety standards. It directly affects homeowners, businesses, and local governments by preventing new restrictions on gas appliances while allowing voluntary programs to incentivize electric appliance use. The key mechanism is a statewide ban on new prohibitions for fossil fuel appliances, without overriding existing rules or banning electric incentives. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
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Joe Pennacchio
RRepublican
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Mike Testa
RRepublican
Co
Parker Space
RRepublican
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