Arrr! Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine be signin' a law to protect our land from them cursed EV obligations, mateys!
2023-12-28
Arr, Gov. Mike DeWine, a fine sailor of the R-OH ship, hath signed a mighty law to protect Ohio from them pesky vehicle requirements, like the California emission standards, ye see. This law stops the state from signin' on or mandatin' emissions standards through emergency protocols set forth in the Clean Air Act of 1970. But beware, me hearties, for the law also gives a pass to natural gas...
In a move that would make even the most hardened sea dog proud, Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio has just signed a new law to protect the state from being forced to adhere to those pesky California emission standards for motor vehicles. Arrr, mateys, it's a victory for the good people of Ohio!This law be puttin' a stop to any state agency from adoptin' them California standards, even if they be tryin' to sneak it in through the emergency protocols established in the Clean Air Act of 1970. No siree, not on our watch!
But now, here be the controversial part, me hearties. This law also allows the use of natural gas in vehicles, which be havin' some folks scratchin' their beards in confusion. It seems like a bit of a contradiction, don't it? On one hand, we be sayin' no to them fancy California standards, but on the other hand, we be sayin' yes to natural gas.
Now, ye might be wonderin' why this law be so important. Well, it be all about the power, me mates. Ohio wants to have the final say in what rules be governin' their land. They don't want no other states or agencies tellin' them what to do. They be wantin' to set their own course, like a true pirate sailin' the seas.
So, here's to you, Gov. Mike DeWine, for standin' up for Ohio and protectin' them from them California standards. May your ship sail smoothly and your emissions stay low, arrr!