June 30, 2023
Yaw: Gardner Confirmed as District Judge in Lycoming County
A recently vacant Lycoming County magisterial district judicial seat has been filled, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
News Releases
June 30, 2023
Statement from Sen. Yaw on Passage of House Bill 1031
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of House Bill 1031: [Read More]
June 27, 2023
Yaw: Senate Approves Bill to Prevent Overdoses, Ease Strain on EMS Providers
The Senate approved legislation to allow Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers responding to drug overdoses to leave a life-saving drug with caregivers, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
June 27, 2023
Sen. Yaw: Legislation Authorizing Body Cameras for Parole Agents Approved by Senate
Legislation that would authorize state parole agents to wear body cameras was approved this week by the Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
June 23, 2023
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Monday, June 26
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Monday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m., according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). The committee will consider the nomination of Richard Negrin as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), as well as the following bills and resolutions: [Read More]
June 21, 2023
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration, Bill Directing EQB to Establish Spill Reporting Requirements
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved two bills addressing carbon capture sequestration and reporting requirements for accidental spills, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of both measures. [Read More]
June 20, 2023
Yaw Announces District-Wide Natural Gas ‘Impact Fee’ Disbursements
The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions to county and local governments across the 23rd Senatorial District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
June 19, 2023
Yaw Bill Seeks to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today introduced legislation to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth. [Read More]
June 19, 2023
Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Power Grid
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the introduction of legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
June 12, 2023
Yaw Reintroduces Bill Creating Animal Welfare Board
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the reintroduction of legislation to create an Animal Welfare Board in Pennsylvania. [Read More]