(The Center Square) – Backers of an initiative campaign that would cement that no government or any other entity can shut off natural gas say the response to signature-gathering efforts has been overwhelming. Initiative 2066, sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Washington, aims to repeal parts of a new state law – House Bill 1589 – that accelerates Puget Sound Energy’s shift away from natural gas. HB 1589 was passed by the Legislature this session and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. “This is the strongest response I’ve seen so far for any initiative,” said Washington State Re…