Washington Supreme Court Rules Natural Gas Initiative Is Unconstitutional

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters

Justices, in a 6-3 decision, found Initiative 2066 unconstitutional because it dealt with multiple unrelated subjects

Washington high court nixes voter-approved natural gas protections

(The Center Square) - The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday dealt a huge blow to supporters of natural gas. In a 6-3 decision, the state's high court struck down Initiative 2066, passed by nearly two million Washington voters in 2024 to protect natural gas as [...]

Washington Supreme Court rules natural gas initiative is unconstitutional

I-2066 sought to require the supply of natural gas to any person or business who requests it and prohibits utilities and local governments from banning it.

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters • Washington State Standard

The state Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated a ballot measure approved by voters in 2024 that sought to slow Washington’s shift from natural gas toward technology like electric heat pumps. In a 6-3 decision, the justices affirmed a lower court ruling, finding Initiative 2066 “unconstitutional in its entirety” because it runs afoul of a provision […]

WA top court deals death blow to natural gas initiative

A measure approved by voters in 2024 sought to protect access to natural gas in Washington and weaken codes that make it more difficult to install gas in homes.

Washington high court voids voter-approved natural gas measure

In a 6-3 opinion, the majority found the 2024 measure violated the state's single-subject requirement. Dissenting justices argued the entire measure should not have been struck down.