People Versus Propane

Companion bills HF 2166 and SF 2235 would require propane dealers to deliver propane to customers who can prove that they have $500 cash or who are eligible for LIHEAP.  These bills came about due to significant anecdotal evidence that there is a problem getting propane to poor customers.  The legislation also allows the dealer to apply 25% of a cash payment to a past bill.  The industry has thrown up barriers to getting these bills passed.  At the House subcommittee meeting on it last week, a propane lobbyist asserted that there is “no constitutional right to heat.”  Please contact your legislators and urge them to support these bills. 

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