Environment & Energy

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes Full Senate
September 21, 2021

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes Full Senate

A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing was approved today by the full Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

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June 14, 2021

Senate Approves Bill Requiring Legislative Approval of RGGI Deal

The Senate today (June 14) approved, by a solid 35-15 bipartisan, veto-proof vote, a bill introduced by Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) that would require Legislative approval of the Governor’s proposal to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   [Read More]

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June 7, 2021

Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Yaw Conservation Assistance Bill

Legislation creating a new Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program was unanimously approved today by the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) who prime sponsored the bill. Listen  [Read More]

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