Natlawreview iconNatlawreviewSep 25, 2026 ~1 min source read

Washington Supreme Court Invalidates Natural Gas Initiative, Rejecting Attempt to Roll Back Washington Climate Legislation at the Ballot Box

State of Washington, removes a cloud of uncertainty over Washington's climate legislation, at least as it relates to the phase-out of natural gas. Businesses using, selling, or distributing natural gas in the state will now need to comply with legislative mandates aimed at phasing out Washington's reliance on fossil fuels in the next few decades.

Washington Supreme Court Invalidates Natural Gas Initiative, Rejecting Attempt to Roll Back Washington Climate Legislation at the Ballot Box

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State of Washington, removes a cloud of uncertainty over Washington's climate legislation, at least as it relates to the phase-out of natural gas.

Businesses using, selling, or distributing natural gas in the state will now need to comply with legislative mandates aimed at phasing out Washington's reliance on fossil fuels in the next few decades.

Key Takeaways I-2066 sought to preserve businesses' and consumers' ability to continue using natural gas.

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State of Washington, removes a cloud of uncertainty over Washington's climate legislation, at least as it relates to the phase-out of natural gas. Businesses using, selling, or distributing natural gas in the state will now need to comply with legislative mandates aimed at phasing out Washington's reliance on fossil fuels in the next few decades. Key Takeaways I-2066 sought to preserve businesses' and consumers' ability to continue using natural gas.

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  • The initiative's invalidation means businesses and consumers that use natural gas, or are otherwise involved in the natural gas industry, now face statutory mandates to phase out natural gas use in Washington.
  • The initiative targeted a range of legislation addressing natural gas use in Washington.

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The initiative's broad range proved to be its undoing.

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