Senator Gabaldón responds to the committee passage of HB2300

Arizona State Senate 

1700 W. Washington St. 

Phoenix, AZ 85007 

Press Release

PHOENIX – Arizona State Senator Rosanna Gabaldón (LD21), Ranking Democrat on the Senate Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on party line committee vote that HB2300 received today: 

“House Bill 2300 weakens Arizona's clean air protections by changing the rules for gasoline standards in certain areas. Here's why that's a problem: It could lead to more air pollution as this bill puts gas companies over public health. 

Current fuel standards help keep our air cleaner, especially in cities with high traffic. Loosening these rules could make pollution worse. It would allow for more loopholes for gas suppliers. Instead of sticking to proven fuel standards, the bill opens the door for changes that may not meet strict environmental guidelines. 

This bill is a lose-lose for Arizonans. It does nothing to lower gas prices and will have negative implications on our air quality. Expert testimony in committee made it clear that this bill does not equal lower gas prices; therefore, I urge my Republican colleagues to return to the drawing board to craft a bill that would truly lower gas prices rather than mislead the public with a bill that does nothing of the sorts.”  

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