Will This Make Outdoor Grilling Illegal in Arizona?

There's nothing quite like food cooked over an open flame. Whether you're cooking on a gas stove or lighting up the barbecue for the weekend's grilling, controlling the flame is part of cooking. Right now, there's a push to change that, even in Arizona.

Outdoor grilling is a great way to cook in Arizona. Especially when it's hot and you don't want to heat up your kitchen. // Canva

The Biden Administration's Push to Ban Gas Appliances

The Biden Administration, plus two states, California and New York, are taking steps to ban gas appliances, including stoves and propane grills.

India and China are the two biggest polluters in the world. // Canva

China and India are the biggest contributors to global pollution. In spite of that, lawmakers across the United States are trying to ban gas appliances.

Citing global climate change, the ban could spread from California and New York to other states; however, Arizona is resisting this trend.

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The Heat is On: Arizona’s Gas Stove Ban Debate

Arizona's gas appliance debate is taking a slightly different turn. Some legislators are considering a ban on gas stoves and grills, even though most Arizonans oppose this type of ban.

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Arizona is looking at this trend differently than much of the rest of the nation. // Canva

If Arizona follows this trend, legislation like this could significantly shift how Arizonans cook and heat their homes. Those favoring the ban say it would help protect the environment and curb global climate change.

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Critics say banning these appliances would be catastrophic for industry and consumers alike. A sudden ban would send shockwaves throughout the economy, raising prices across the board.

Arizona is considering ways to protect appliances in Arizona. // Canva

Protecting Gas Appliances in Arizona: Arizona Bill HCR2050

Arizona legislators are pushing back against a national ban with HCR2050. If this bill passes, it would "prohibit a city, town, county, or political subdivision from restricting the manufacture, use, or sale of a device based on the energy source that is either used to power the device or consumed by the device."

If this is enacted into law, it could influence Arizona's energy policy. If passed, the bill would create an amendment to the Arizona constitution that would protect gas devices like propane barbecues and other appliances from government restrictions - at least those passed in Arizona.

Cooking outside is a great alternative to heating up your kitchen during the hottest months of the year in Arizona. // Canva

Arizona prides itself on staying fiercely independent. Will Arizonans sit by and let their freedom to grill be restricted? Time will tell.

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