Bill Introduced to Ban Electric Vehicle Sales by 2035 in Wyoming

Wyoming lawmakers have introduced a bill on Friday that would prohibit the sale of electric vehicles at a time and place when it is illegal. many statesMassachusetts, New York, Vermont and others are looking at banning them. gas-powered carsWhile others, such as CaliforniaThey have already introduced such legislation.

Wyoming State Joint Resolution SJ0004 Is a bill “expressing support for phasing out the sale of new electric vehicles in Wyoming by 2035” Notes “oil and gas production has long been one of Wyoming’s proud and valued industries.”

“The oil and gas industry in Wyoming has created countless jobs and has contributed revenues to the state of Wyoming throughout the state’s history,” This is the text of the legislation.

According to the Daily MailThe bill was proposed by Jim Anderson (state senator) and several state legislators.

SJ0004 aims at eliminating all EVs by 2035. It encourages Wyoming residents to cut down on EV purchases and sales in the interim.

According to the bill, the US “has consistently invested in the oil and gas industry to sustain gas-powered vehicles and that investment has resulted in the continued employment of thousands of people in the oil and gas industry in Wyoming and throughout the country.”

These measures would “ensure the stability” Wyoming’s oil-and-gas industry has produced “revenues to the state of Wyoming throughout its history” And created “countless jobs.”

According to law, switching to EVs would be a moveable offense. “have deleterious impacts on Wyoming’s communities and will be detrimental to Wyoming’s economy and the ability for the country to efficiently engage in commerce.”

“The critical minerals used in electric batteries are not easily recyclable or disposable,” The bill includes.

Wyoming was the eighth largest producer of oil in 2021. The state hosts 30,000-miles of pipelines that are operated by 100 companies, which support 68,000 jobs.

Speaking to Cowboy State DailyBrian Boner, Republican State Senator from Ohio, stated that the bill was slighty amended. ” tongue-in-cheek” But that’s not all “it’s a very serious issue that deserves some public discussion.”

“I’m interested in making sure that the solutions that some folks want to the so-called climate crisis are actually practical in real life.  just don’t appreciate when other states try to force technology that isn’t ready,” Boner was also added.

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