Ulster County lawmakers back opt-out proposal for electronic utility meters By Patricia Doxsey, Daily Freeman Posted: 12/17/13, 8:35 PM EST | Updated: 52 secs ago KINGSTON>> Ulster County lawmakers have thrown their support behind state legislation that would allow residents to opt out of having electronic utility meters installed on their homes. Legislators voted 12-0 Tuesday, with 11 members absent, during a meeting of the Ulster County Legislature in favor of the resolution, which urges the state Legislature prohibit electric utilities from forcing consumers to use so-called smart meters or transmitting utility meters on their homes. http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20131217/ulster-county-lawmakers-back-opt-out-proposal-for-electronic-utility-meters#comments