Wyoming Senate: “PHASING OUT new ELECTRIC vehicle sales by 2035”

A JOINT RESOLUTION

… the oil and gas industry in Wyoming has created countless jobs

… the batteries used in electric vehicles contain critical minerals whose domestic supply is limited and at risk for disruption

… the critical minerals used in electric batteries are not easily recyclable or disposable

… the expansion of electric vehicle charging stations to support more electric vehicles will require massive amounts of new power generation

… fossil fuels … will continue to be vital for transporting goods and people across Wyoming and the United States for years to come

… the proliferation of electric vehicles … will be detrimental to Wyoming’s economy and the ability for the country to efficiently engage in commerce

… THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING:

… That the legislature encourages Wyoming’s industries and citizens to limit the sale and purchase

… with a goal of phasing out the sale of new electric vehicles in Wyoming by 2035

… transmit copies of this resolution to the President of the United States

… each member of Wyoming’s congressional delegation

… the President of the United States Senate

… the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

… the governor of Wyoming and the governor of California