Posted on 04.27.22

It’s about to get a lot harder for cities to block fossil fuel projects under Tennessee legislature’s latest move

Source: https://wpln.org/, April 26, 2022
By: Caroline Eggers

The Tennessee House just passed its latest preemption bill that’s designed to help fossil fuel companies build new infrastructure like pipelines.

The bill passed 68-25 on Monday, and it’s expected to be signed by Gov. Bill Lee within the next two weeks.

The legislation preempts local governments from taking action that would prohibit fossil fuel development or expansion. Although the bill was modified with some amendments, it does not define what a prohibitive action is – and energy experts said the vague text could allow fossil fuel companies to intimidate local governments with lawsuits to fast-track construction. Read more.

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