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R Pennsylvania Senate · District 23

Sen. Gene Yaw

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Total votes
2,383
all sessions
Attendance
99%
10 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
800
bills & resolutions
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
Committees
7
assignments
Biography

About Sen. Gene Yaw

Sen. serving Pennsylvania District 23. Member of the Republican party. Has been in office 17 years · 8 months. Serves on 7 committees, including Environmental Resources and Energy, Judiciary and Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

Sworn in
Jan 6, 2009
17 years · 8 months
Closest ally
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no co-sponsorship data
Top topic
Budget & Taxes
70 votes tracked
Voting record · by topic

How Gene votes, broken down

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Budget & Taxes 90% / 10%
27 support · 3 oppose
Healthcare 78% / 22%
14 support · 4 oppose
Energy 36% / 64%
4 support · 7 oppose
Criminal Justice 25% / 75%
7 support · 21 oppose
Labor & Employment 43% / 57%
6 support · 8 oppose
Technology 67% / 33%
4 support · 2 oppose
Housing 50% / 50%
2 support · 2 oppose
Environment 33% / 67%
6 support · 12 oppose
Veterans 100% / 0%
2 support · 0 oppose
Education 75% / 25%
3 support · 1 oppose
Transportation 76% / 24%
13 support · 4 oppose
Immigration 0% / 100%
0 support · 3 oppose
Last activity

Recent legislative activity

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Co-sponsor
SR 359A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. in committee
2 weeks ago
Co-sponsor
SB 1438An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family plate. in committee
3 weeks ago
Co-sponsor
SB 1440An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for laryngectomy patient care QR code. in committee
3 weeks ago
Co-sponsor
SR 355A Resolution designating September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and Families Day" in Pennsylvania. in committee
4 weeks ago
Co-sponsor
SB 1427An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for restraint systems. in committee
1 month ago
Co-sponsor
SB 1426An Act designating the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township, Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr. Memorial Interchange. in committee
1 month ago
Co-sponsor
SB 1428An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, repealing provisions relating to special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors, further providing for special plates for veterans of Korean War, for special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War, for Pennsylvania monument registration plate, for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for recipients of Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, repealing provisions relating to special plates for World War II veterans and further providing for special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for special motorcycle plates related to veterans, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for Afghanistan and Iraq veterans plate, for special plates for veterans, for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States, for Gold Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Silver Star, for special plates for United States military airborne units, for Blue Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Air Medal, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star for Valor, for special plates for recipients of Soldier's Medal, for special plates for recipients of Presidential Service Badge, for special plates for recipients of Legion of Merit, for special plates for recipients of Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal, for special plates for recipients of Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross, for special plates for recipients of Combat Action Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Action Medal or Combat Medical Badge and for special plates for veterans of an ally foreign country. in committee
1 month ago
SB 349An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for decommissioning of solar energy facilities. signed
1 month ago
Voted Yea
SB 992An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identification and other telemarketing screening products or services prohibited, for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited, for violations and for investigation.
2 months ago
Voted Yea
SB 779An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties.
2 months ago