Senator · SD-23

Gene Yaw

Republican Term 2023–2026 · 4-year seat

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1 signed into law

Voting data last updated July 8, 2026 · refreshed monthly from OpenStates

In plain English

Senator Gene Yaw (R, SD-23) has introduced 35 bills as primary sponsor and cosponsored 70 more this session. 8 of those bills touch the WTPPPA platform, with the heaviest activity in Constitutional Integrity and Health & The Environment. On floor votes, they've cast 110 votes this session, but none on bills with a clear platform alignment yet.

Where they sponsor — by platform pillar

Each bar counts the bills this senator is named on (as primary sponsor or cosponsor) that touch a WTPPPA platform pillar. Solid sky = primary sponsor; faded sky = cosponsor.

Constitutional 1 introduced · 3 co

Community 1 co

Health & env 1 introduced

Honest gov 1 co

Economic 1 co

Bills they introduced

35 bills where they're the primary sponsor — the strongest signal of priorities.

SB349 · Act No. 44 of 2026 ·Last action Jul 20, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for decommissioning of solar energy facilities.

SB1182 · Referred to Commerce ·Last action Jul 1, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.

SB730 · Referred to Health ·Last action Jun 24, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions, for criminal penalties, for emergency medical services, for definitions, for orders, bracelets and necklaces, for revocation, for absence of order, bracelet or necklace and for emergency medical services, repealing provisions relating to advisory committee and providing for discontinuance and for Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment.

SB1380 · Referred to Education ·Last action Jun 18, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in institutions of higher education, establishing the PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program and the trade career-incentive tax credit.

SR341 · Introduced and adopted ·Last action Jun 10, 2026 Off-topic

A Resolution honoring the life and expressing condolences on the passing of former State Senator Jack McGregor.

SB1358 · Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy ·Last action Jun 4, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of July 25, 1961 (P.L.825, No.359), known as the Oil and Gas Conservation Law, further providing for drilling permits.

SR333 · Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations ·Last action Jun 4, 2026 Off-topic

A Resolution designating the week of June 7 through 13, 2026, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

SR307 · Transmitted as directed ·Last action May 14, 2026 Off-topic

A Resolution recognizing The United States Army Field Band for its participation in the ceremonial meeting of the Pennsylvania Senate that will convene on May 5, 2026, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia as part of the United States Semiquincentennial.

SB980 · Re-referred to Appropriations ·Last action Apr 22, 2026 Touches platform

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.

SB1283 · Referred to Judiciary ·Last action Apr 17, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, further providing for subpoena of records.

SR273 · Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations ·Last action Apr 17, 2026 Off-topic

A Resolution designating the week of April 26 through May 2, 2026, as "Conservation District Week" in Pennsylvania.

SB1282 · Referred to Transportation ·Last action Apr 17, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for protection of children from second-hand smoke in vehicles; and imposing a penalty.

SB1271 · Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs ·Last action Apr 14, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of June 30, 1987 (P.L.163, No.16), known as the Rural Pennsylvania Revitalization Act, in Center for Rural Pennsylvania, further providing for grants.

SB1266 · Referred to Judiciary ·Last action Apr 13, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions, providing for financial obligations imposed on child and further providing for disposition of delinquent child.

SB1244 · Referred to Game & Fisheries ·Last action Mar 23, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.

SB1243 · Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure ·Last action Mar 23, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Psychology and for powers of the board; providing for prescription certificate, for prescribing and administrative practices and for controlled substances; and further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice.

SB712 · Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection ·Last action Feb 5, 2026 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in development, further providing for definitions and for plugging requirements.

SB704 · Referred to Energy ·Last action Feb 5, 2026 Off-topic

An Act providing for stabilization and security of Pennsylvania's electricity supply and for identifying and designating sites suitable for natural gas electric generation projects.

SB1106 · Referred to Finance ·Last action Dec 5, 2025 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credits, further providing for definitions, for applicability and for expiration.

SR184 · Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations ·Last action Nov 11, 2025 Off-topic

A Resolution designating October 28, 2025, as "Propane Legislative Day" in Pennsylvania to highlight propane as a fuel source, as well as the industry's important role in assisting the residents of this Commonwealth meet their unique energy needs.

SB1079 · Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development ·Last action Nov 11, 2025 Off-topic

An Act providing for skill video gaming; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; providing for issuance of licenses for skill video gaming; imposing a fee and criminal and civil penalties; and providing for zoning.

SB1068 · Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection ·Last action Oct 23, 2025 Off-topic

An Act providing for the abrogation of regulations relating to the CO2 Budget Trading Program.

SB872 · Referred to Judiciary ·Last action Jun 19, 2025 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Nonnarcotic Medication Assisted Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Pilot Program, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to establishment of pilot program, providing for establishment and further providing for county participation requirements, for use of grant funding, for powers and duties of department, for report to General Assembly and for construction; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency; and making an editorial change.

SB863 · Referred to Transportation ·Last action Jun 18, 2025 Off-topic

An Act designating the portion of Interstate 180 from the Lycoming-Northumberland County line to the interchange with existing U.S. Route 15 and U.S. Route 220 in Lycoming County as the Kenneth C. Larson, Jr., Memorial Highway.

SB311 · Referred to Energy ·Last action Jun 11, 2025 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preemptions, providing for restrictions on utility services prohibited.

SR124 · Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations ·Last action Jun 9, 2025 Off-topic

A Resolution designating the week of June 8 through 14, 2025, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

SB682 · Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection ·Last action Jun 4, 2025 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes.

SB683 · Referred to Judiciary ·Last action Apr 28, 2025 Touches platform

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for offenses relating to critical infrastructure facilities; and imposing penalties.

SB626 · Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development ·Last action Apr 14, 2025 Off-topic

An Act providing for skill video gaming; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; providing for issuance of licenses for skill video gaming; imposing a tax and criminal and civil penalties; and providing for zoning.

SB545 · Referred to Labor & Industry ·Last action Apr 9, 2025 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for exemptions and for duty of employer.

SR69 · Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations ·Last action Apr 2, 2025 Off-topic

A Resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2025, as "Conservation District Week" in Pennsylvania.

SB403 · Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection ·Last action Mar 31, 2025 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), known as the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, providing for issuance of and conditions for continuous maintenance permits.

SB404 · Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection ·Last action Mar 31, 2025 Off-topic

An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), known as the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, providing for county conservation district stream reconstruction emergency permit authorizations.

SB186 · Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection ·Last action Feb 5, 2025 Off-topic

An Act providing for the abrogation of regulations relating to the CO2 Budget Trading Program.

SB187 · Referred to Energy ·Last action Feb 4, 2025 Off-topic

An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, establishing the Independent Energy Office; and making an appropriation.

Bills they cosponsored

70 bills they signed onto. Weaker priority signal than introduction.

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SR359 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

SB1440 Off-topic An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for …

SB1438 Off-topic An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family …

SR355 Off-topic A Resolution designating September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and Families Day" in Pennsylvania.

SB1428 Off-topic An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran pl…

SB1415 Off-topic An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of n…

SR352 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing August 31, 2026, as "Overdose Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

SB1334 Off-topic An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions…

SB1400 Off-topic An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Conso…

SB1397 Touches platform An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in mixed-use development tax credit, further p…

SB357 Touches platform An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoat…

SB1390 Off-topic An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, providing for school…

SB481 Off-topic An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for mo…

SR344 Off-topic A Resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who hav…

SR343 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing September 11, 2026, as "25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, Day" in Pennsylvania in me…

SR340 Touches platform A Resolution designating June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

SR337 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

SB1362 Off-topic An Act providing for the Milk Dispensary School Pilot Program; awarding grants; establishing the Milk Dispensary School Pilot Program Accoun…

SB1361 Off-topic An Act amending the act of April 18, 2016 (P.L.128, No.17), known as the Pennsylvania ABLE Act, in exemptions, providing for exclusion of co…

SB1365 Off-topic An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Multimodal Fund, further providin…

SR331 Off-topic A Resolution designating June 2, 2026, as "Cancer Action Day" in Pennsylvania.

SR328 Off-topic A Resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and designating the month of June 2026 as "The Month of the American So…

SR320 Off-topic A Resolution designating the month of June 2026 as "Dairy Month" in Pennsylvania.

SB1340 Off-topic An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school…

SR312 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.

SB1305 Off-topic An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for …

SR296 Off-topic A Resolution designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2026, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.

SB1312 Off-topic An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Athletic Trainer Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; …

SB1302 Off-topic An Act amending the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act, providing for certified chiropracti…

SR279 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Mammography Month" in Pennsylvania.

SR269 Off-topic A Resolution designating the month of May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

SR265 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing April 15, 2026, as "Purple Up! For Military Kids Day" and the month of April 2026 as the "Month of the Military Chi…

SB782 Off-topic An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in membership, contributions and …

SB1147 Off-topic An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for emer…

SB734 Off-topic An Act providing for the America250PA Semiquincentennial Celebration Bell monument on the grounds of the State Capitol to commemorate the 25…

SB88 Off-topic An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, repealing prov…

SB10 Off-topic An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Pennsylvania Award for …

SB69 Off-topic An Act establishing Recovery-to-work as a pilot program within the Department of Labor and Industry; and providing for local recovery-to-wor…

SR178 Off-topic A Resolution designating the week of November 23 through 29, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Week of Prayer and Thanksgiving."

SR180 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing October 13, 2025, as the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.

SB194 Off-topic An Act Amending Titles 45 (Legal Notices) and 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, fur…

SR141 Off-topic A Resolution designating the month of September 2025 as "Military Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

SB977 Off-topic An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer choice billing; imposing penal…

SR135 Off-topic A Resolution honoring all Pennsylvania veterans who served during war and peace on the occasion of "Veterans Day," November 11, 2025.

SB960 Off-topic An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and mal…

SB95 Touches platform An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for definitions, for licensin…

SB635 Off-topic An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentenci…

SR129 Off-topic A Resolution honoring the life and expressing condolences on the death of Representative Matthew R. Gergely.

SR125 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army.

SR122 Off-topic A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to expand post-traumatic stress disorder treatment for veterans and service members by…

SB765 Off-topic An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and mal…

SB102 Off-topic An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in unconventional gas well fee, further providing for dist…

SB597 Off-topic An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for …

SB732 Off-topic An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing …

SB742 Off-topic An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for vendor-designed re…

SB727 Off-topic An Act providing for an inventory of State-owned assets for the development of fixed broadband services in unserved areas; establishing the …

SB716 Touches platform An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providi…

SR86 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing May 8, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of "Victory in Europe Day" or "V-E Day" in Pennsylvania.

SR87 Off-topic A Resolution commemorating September 2, 2025, as "V-J Day" in Pennsylvania.

SB579 Off-topic An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Couns…

SR64 Off-topic A Resolution recognizing April 15, 2025, as "Purple Up! for Military Kids Day" and the month of April 2025 as the "Month of the Military Chi…

SR59 Off-topic A Resolution honoring the life, leadership and memory of the Honorable Mary Jo White and expressing heartfelt condolences to her family, fri…

SB465 Off-topic An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in club licensees, fur…

SB423 Off-topic An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, providing for volunteer firef…

SB364 Off-topic An Act amending the act of April 13, 1887 (P.L.21, No.18), entitled "An act for the establishment of a uniform standard of time throughout t…

SB242 Opposed An Act providing that any Federal action that attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or accessory, or to limit, inhibit or regulate…

SB201 Off-topic An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, further…

SB25 Off-topic An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for title, for definitio…

SB85 Off-topic An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in fiscal provisions relating to public assistan…

SB79 Off-topic An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitation of time relating to cri…

Voting record

110 votes on platform-touching bills

How they voted on others' bills that reached a recorded floor vote. Often along party lines — a weaker priority signal than what they sponsor above.

110 platform-touching floor votes, none scorable yet.

The bills they voted on touch our platform topics but haven't been editorially reviewed for clear "aligned" or "opposed" calls. Once Legislation Watch reviews accumulate, the votes below will resolve into with-platform / against-platform tallies.

YEA

HB1972 · Jun 9, 2026

An Act amending the act of December 20, 1983 (P.L.260, No.72), referred to as the Public Adjuster Licensing Law, further providing for definitions, for license, for written disclosure of financial interest and for bond; providing for fees, for requirements and prohibitions and for separate pre-contract disclosure; and further providing for contract and for revocation, etc., of license.

Bill not yet reviewed

Touches: Overturn Citizens United; campaign finance reform

YEA

HB1972 · Jun 9, 2026

Bill not yet reviewed

Touches: Overturn Citizens United; campaign finance reform

YEA

SB357 · May 6, 2026

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license and to carrying loaded weapons other than firearms, providing for license not required, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit and further providing for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for antique firearms and for proof of license and exception; in protection from abuse, further providing for relief; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game; in protection of property and persons, further providing for loaded firearms in vehicles; and making editorial changes.

Bill not yet reviewed

Touches: Right to keep and bear arms

How this page is built

Sponsorship data comes from the Legislation Watch bill feed — every bill's primary sponsor and cosponsors are fetched from OpenStates and matched to this senator by ID. Voting data comes from the same OpenStates feed, joined to bills already screened by Legislation Watch.

A vote scores with the platform when they voted yea on an aligned bill (or nay on an opposed bill); against when the inverse. Mixed-alignment bills, abstain votes, and absences don't count toward the headline rate. Bills that don't touch any WTPPPA platform plank are filtered out entirely.