Kansas Governor Sebelius Looks Forward To Comprehensive Energy Plan

Responds to news that Legislature will not waste more time on coal plant override

May 21, 2008 -- In response to the announcement that there will be no veto override attempt on HB 2412, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius issued the following statement:

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“I am pleased that we can close this contentious chapter of our debate on energy policy, and begin to work collaboratively on a comprehensive plan that provides for the power needed to continue to grow our economy, while protecting our environment and maximizing our alternative energy potential.

“Yesterday, the first meeting of the Kansas Energy and Environmental Policy Advisory Group occurred, launching the dialogue to develop a strategy for the future. I will continue to reach out to energy producers, environmental groups, scientists, business leaders, health experts and Kansas citizens as we work with the Legislature to develop energy policy for Kansas. Also, I am hopeful that the legislature will move to quickly address the economic proposals that were unfortunately bundled with the coal plant proposal when they return in January, 2009.”

Source: Kansas Governor