Environmental Resources Committee

Senator Gene Yaw, Chair

Environmental Resources Committee

Senator Gene Yaw, Chair
Meeting to consider SB 186 and SB 187
January 27, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 186 and SB 187

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee
October 9, 2024

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee

The state House of Representatives Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently approved legislation to encourage responsible solar development and protect landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Who is Looking Out for Pennsylvania’s Interests?
July 31, 2024

Who is Looking Out for Pennsylvania’s Interests?

By now, we have all heard Gov. Josh Shapiro complain that he is tired of getting his “ass kicked” by other states. He has opined that Pennsylvania is losing out to economic development in Ohio. Ask the authorities, planners and chambers of commerce in the western part of the state about the difficulties of enticing businesses to come to Pennsylvania, rather than Ohio.  [Read More]

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July 18, 2024

Yaw Measure Establishing Carbon Capture Framework in PA Signed into Law

Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania was signed into law earlier this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

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July 12, 2024

Yaw Measure Establishing Carbon Capture Framework in PA Headed to Governor’s Desk

Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania is headed to the governor’s desk, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Approved by Senate
April 10, 2024

Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Approved by Senate

Legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure was approved yesterday by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 1058
February 5, 2024

Meeting to consider SB 1058

Senate Environmental Resources Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Senate ERE Committee to join Ohio Legislators for Hearing on Energy Reliability, Sustainability and Affordability
January 25, 2024

Senate ERE Committee to join Ohio Legislators for Hearing on Energy Reliability, Sustainability and Affordability

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will join members of the Ohio House of Representatives Public Utilities Committee, the Ohio House of Representatives Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, for a hearing on Thursday, Feb. 1st at 10 a.m. to focus on energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability.  [Read More]

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October 27, 2022

Yaw: LNG Exports Critical in Preventing Emissions Backslide

America must boost liquified natural gas (LNG) exports in the coming decade to prevent a reversal of the monumental emissions reductions we’ve achieved over the last 20 years, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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