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Gene Yaw

State Senator · Pennsylvania Senate District 23

Bills introduced (39)

PASB1502Introduced

In township supervisors, further providing for monthly meetings, quorum and voting.

Referred to Local Government · October 15, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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PASB1487Introduced

In neighborhood assistance tax credit, further providing for tax credit and for grant of tax credit.

Referred to Finance · October 14, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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PASB730Engrossed

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.

Removed from table · October 7, 2026

Yes 14No 12Other 0
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PASB980Engrossed

In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner 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.

Re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness · October 7, 2026

Yes 26No 0Other 0
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PASB403Engrossed

Providing for issuance of and conditions for continuous maintenance permits.

Re-referred to Local Government · October 5, 2026

Yes 14No 12Other 0
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PASB1476Introduced

In size, weight and load, further providing for authority to issue permits; and abrogating regulations.

Re-referred to Appropriations · October 5, 2026

Yes 9No 5Other 0
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PASB349Passed

In environmental protection, providing for decommissioning of solar energy facilities.

Act No. 44 of 2026 · July 20, 2026

Yes 196No 6Other 0
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PASB1182Engrossed

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.

Referred to Commerce · July 1, 2026

Yes 50No 0Other 0
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PASB1380Introduced

In institutions of higher education, establishing the PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program and the trade career-incentive tax credit.

Referred to Education · June 18, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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PASR341Passed

Honoring the life and expressing condolences on the passing of former State Senator Jack McGregor.

Introduced and adopted · June 10, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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PASB1358Introduced

Further providing for drilling permits.

Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy · June 4, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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PASR333Introduced

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

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations · June 4, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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Showing the 12 most recently active.

Recent votes

BillVote onVote
SB1410

Prohibiting certain terms in procurement contracts entered into by Commonwealth parties.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1864, Final Passage

October 7, 2026

Yes
HB1006

In weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1093, Final Passage

October 7, 2026

Yes
HB71

In size, weight and load, further providing for safety requirements for towed vehicles.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN0059 A00A59, Final Passage

October 7, 2026

Yes
HB71

In size, weight and load, further providing for safety requirements for towed vehicles.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN0059 A-4581, Motion to Table CAPPELLETTI Amendment No. A-4581

October 7, 2026

Yes
SB468

Providing for interstate agreements for research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1986, Concur in House Amendments

October 7, 2026

Yes
SB1262

In rules of the road in general, further providing for automated enforcement of failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN2004, Final Passage

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1311

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership; and, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN2009, Final Passage

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1439

In State-based exchange, further providing for powers and duties of exchange authority and for reports.

Senate · Senate Banking & Insurance: PN2015, Reported as Amended

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1439

In State-based exchange, further providing for powers and duties of exchange authority and for reports.

Senate · Senate Banking & Insurance: PN1907 A04418, Adopt Amendment

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1431

In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1980, Final Passage

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB536

Further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN0528, Final Passage

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1484

In sentencing, providing for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses.

Senate · Senate Judiciary: PN1991, Reported as Amended

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1484

In sentencing, providing for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses.

Senate · Senate Judiciary: PN1991 A04530, Adopt Amendment

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1415

In assault, further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent person and for the offense of abuse of care-dependent person; and, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of institutional sexual assault.

Senate · Senate Judiciary: PN1883, Reported as Committed

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1315

In casualty insurance, providing for coverage for certain fertility preservation services.

Senate · Senate Banking & Insurance: PN2014, Re-Reported as Amended

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1315

In casualty insurance, providing for coverage for certain fertility preservation services.

Senate · Senate Banking & Insurance: PN1736 A04392, Adopt Amendment

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB535

Further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN0527, Final Passage

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1485

In race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1977, Final Passage

October 6, 2026

Yes
HB2473

Repealing obsolete laws related to insurance.

Senate · Senate Banking & Insurance: PN3322, Reported as Committed

October 6, 2026

Yes
HB1935

In assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats.

Senate · Senate Judiciary: PN2434, Reported as Committed

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1456

In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse.

Senate · Senate Judiciary: PN1944, Reported as Committed

October 6, 2026

Yes
HB2464

In benefits for alcohol abuse and dependence, further providing for definitions, for inpatient detoxification, for nonhospital residential alcohol or other drug services, for outpatient alcohol or other drug services and for rules and regulations; and making editorial changes.

Senate · Senate Banking & Insurance: PN3617, Reported as Committed

October 6, 2026

Yes
HB2391

In protective provisions, further providing for prepayment penalty prohibited.

Senate · Senate Banking & Insurance: PN3211, Reported as Committed

October 6, 2026

Yes
SB1262

In rules of the road in general, further providing for automated enforcement of failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1567 A03337, COLEMAN Amendment No. A-3337

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB478

Establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to employee-owned enterprises.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1984, Final Passage

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB995

In games of chance, further providing for prize limits.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1162, Final Passage

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB465

In club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN0417, Final Passage

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB1328

Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1983, Final Passage

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB1408

Providing for data center transparency; prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers; providing for data centers and public input; prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General and for energy and water reporting.

Senate · Senate Rules & Executive Nominations: PN2007, Re-Reported as Amended

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB1408

Providing for data center transparency; prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers; providing for data centers and public input; prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General and for energy and water reporting.

Senate · Senate Rules & Executive Nominations: PN1976 A04525, Adopt Amendment

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB980

In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner 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.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1975, Final Passage

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB468

Providing for interstate agreements for research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems.

Senate · Senate Rules & Executive Nominations: PN1986, Re-Reported as Committed

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB1311

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership; and, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry.

Senate · Senate Rules & Executive Nominations: PN2005, Re-Reported as Amended

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB1311

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership; and, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry.

Senate · Senate Rules & Executive Nominations: PN1982 A04515, Adopt Amendment

October 5, 2026

Yes
SB1438

In registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family plate.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1906, Final Passage

September 30, 2026

Yes
SB1376

In Department of Aging, further providing for objectives, for powers and duties in general, for area agencies and powers and duties and for evaluation.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1981, Final Passage

September 30, 2026

Yes
SB1217

An act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7591, carrying State Route 2043 over the SEPTA West Trenton Line, Bensalem Township, Bucks County, as the Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth O. Hunter Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 30666, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 309 over the Little Schuylkill River, Tamaqua Borough, Schuylkill County, as the PFC David L. Verbilla, USMC Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 47656, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 309 over the Little Schuylkill River, Tamaqua Borough, Schuylkill County, as the CPL Howard Arthur Donald, USMC Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 30656, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 209 East Broad Street over the Little Schuylkill River, Tamaqua Borough, Schuylkill County, as the Sergeant Franklin Eugene Hosler Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 30696, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 443 over the Keenigs Creek, East Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County, as the Specialist Gary George Geiger Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5845, carrying 8th Street over the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks in the City of Altoona, Blair County, as the PFC Ronald and CPL Thomas Kustaborder Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 53671, carrying U.S. Business Route 220 over Sandy Run in Logan Township, Blair County, as the Kutz Brothers Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5672, carrying State Route 1001, Valley View Boulevard, over Brush Run between Jaggard Street and South 16th Street in the City of Altoona, Blair County, as the S.W. Neal Family WWII Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 41558, carrying Pennsylvania Route 164, Johnstown Road, over South Dry Run between Baird Lane and Gates Lane in Freedom Township, Blair County, as the Hazenstab Family Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 67831, carrying Pennsylvania Route 913 over Great Trough Creek in the Village of Robertsdale, Wood Township, Huntingdon County, as the Robertsdale Area Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 53911, carrying U.S. Route 222 over Cedar Creek in Allentown, Lehigh County, as the Mayor William L. Heydt Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19237, carrying State Route 1018, over a tributary of Dixon Run in Green Township, Indiana County, as the US Army SSGT James D. Rushton Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19080, carrying Pennsylvania Route 259 over Laurel Run in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County, as the Marine Corps SSGT Michael A. Geneva Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 42251, carrying Pennsylvania Route 61 over the Shamokin Creek in Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County, as the Veterans Viaduct; designating a portion of Blakely Street, State Route 6011 and Pennsylvania Route 347, from the intersection with Pine Street to the intersection with Drinker Street in Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County, as Staff Sergeant Steven R. Tudor Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 45346, carrying Pennsylvania Route 653 over Buffalo Creek in Garrett Borough, Somerset County, as the Corporal Harold L. Gray Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 46384, carrying Galloway Road over Interstate 276 in Bensalem Township, Bucks County, as the Sgt. John J. Bonk, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7041, carrying Pennsylvania Route 513 over Neshaminy Creek in Hulmeville Borough, Bucks County, as the Corporal Robert Lee Clampffer Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 22595, located on that portion of U.S. Route 22 in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, over Pennsylvania Route 934 as the CW5 John Michael Travers Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 16676, carrying Pennsylvania Route 381 over Meadow Run in the Borough of Ohiopyle, Fayette County, as the Paul T. Sucevic Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19033, located on northbound Pennsylvania Route 119 over Pennsylvania Route 286 in White Township, Indiana County, as the Specialist Five Timothy Rice Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19034, located on southbound Pennsylvania Route 119 over Pennsylvania Route 286 in White Township, Indiana County, as the Specialist Five Timothy Rice Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 53696, carrying Pennsylvania Route 913 over Shoup Run in the Village of Barnettstown, Carbon Township, Huntingdon County, as the Corporal Eldon "Bish" Neuder Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19636, on that portion of U.S. Route 322 over the Mill Creek in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County, as the PFC Walter Elwood "Barney" Martin Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 67845, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 830 over Falls Creek in Falls Creek Borough, Jefferson County, as the PFC Norman P. Chittester Memorial Bridge; 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; designating the bridges, identified as Bridge Keys 25048 and 25050, carrying Interstate 99 over Pennsylvania Route 973 in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, as the Mark Murawski Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of State Route 3062 from the intersection with Lieds Road in West Bradford Township, Chester County, to the intersection with Ryan Boulevard in West Bradford Township, Chester County, as the Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr. Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 15287, carrying State Route 2031 over Amtrak in Ridley Park Borough, Delaware County, as the Mayor Hank Eberle Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 48271, on that portion carrying State Route 0130 over Turtle Creek in Trafford Borough, Westmoreland County, as the Sergeant First Class Robert J. Fike Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 70551, carrying State Route 3013 over Blair Gap Run in Allegheny Township, Blair County, as the Lt. Col. Palmer Brown Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 73 from the Boyertown Borough/Colebrookdale Township Line in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, to the intersection with Covered Bridge Road and Oysterdale Road in Oley Township, Berks County, as the Officer Kristen M. Yeager Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 46807, on that portion of State Route 2007 over the South Fork Little Conemaugh River in Summerhill Township, Cambria County, as Army Specialist Four Anthony Michael Notich Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 47686, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, as the Seaman First Class Paul Kephart Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 27860, carrying State Route 4038 over the Schuylkill River in Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County, as the Commander Job W. Price Memorial Bridge; designating the roundabout on Pennsylvania Route 415 at the intersection of Main Street and Lake Street in Dallas Borough, Luzerne County, as the Charles D. Lemmond, Jr., Memorial Roundabout; designating a portion of Wyoming Avenue, U.S. Route 11, from the western border of Edwardsville Borough to the intersection with Church Street in Kingston Borough, Luzerne County, as the James J. Haggerty Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19239, carrying State Route 1019, also known as Valley Road, over Two Lick Creek in Green Township, Indiana County, as the Tec 5 John George Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68471, carrying Pennsylvania Route 403 over Pine Run in Marion Center Borough, Indiana County, as the Sergeant Larry McManus Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 70470, carrying State Route 2012, also known as River Road, over Blacklick Creek between Buffington and East Wheatfield Townships in Indiana County, as the Sgt. SOF Frank J. McCloskey Memorial Bridge; and making repeals.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1974, Final Passage

September 30, 2026

Yes
SB738

Providing for prevention of financial exploitation.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1867, Final Passage

September 30, 2026

Yes
SB1299

Providing for a tax credit for retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1987, Final Passage

September 30, 2026

Yes
SB1299

Providing for a tax credit for retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1985 A04399, COLEMAN Amendment No. A-4399

September 30, 2026

Yes
HB1442

In coroner, further providing for coroner's investigation and providing for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1877, Final Passage

September 30, 2026

Yes
SB1485

In race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission.

Senate · Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs: PN1977, Reported as Committed

September 30, 2026

Yes
HB2555

In domestic animals, further providing for definitions and providing for requirements for equines sold by dealer.

Senate · Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs: PN3560, Reported as Committed

September 30, 2026

Yes
SB1422

In food protection, further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts.

Senate · Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs: PN1894, Reported as Committed

September 30, 2026

Yes
HB1006

In weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers.

Senate · Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs: PN1093, Reported as Committed

September 30, 2026

Yes
SB465

In club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.

Senate · Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development: PN0417, Reported as Committed

September 29, 2026

Yes
SB330

Further providing for athletic event drawing.

Senate · Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development: PN0287, Reported as Committed

September 29, 2026

Yes
HB852

In collection of delinquent taxes, further providing for collection of delinquent per capita, occupation, occupational privilege, emergency and municipal services, local services and income taxes from employers, etc., for notice and for costs of collection of delinquent per capita, occupation, occupational privilege, emergency and municipal services, local services and income taxes.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN3511, Final Passage

September 29, 2026

Yes
SB478

Establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to employee-owned enterprises.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1970 A4374 , FARRY Amendment No. A-4374

September 29, 2026

Yes
HB853

Further providing for notices of taxes; providing for removal of deceased spouse; further providing for installment payment of taxes; and providing for imposition of fees for collection of delinquent per capita, poll and occupation taxes.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN3512, Final Passage

September 29, 2026

Yes
SB1299

Providing for a tax credit for retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1644 A04261, ROBINSON Amendment No. A-4261

September 29, 2026

Yes
SB1311

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership; and, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry.

Senate · Senate Judiciary: PN1650, Reported as Amended

September 29, 2026

Yes
SB1311

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership; and, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry.

Senate · Senate Judiciary: PN1650 A04335, Adopt Amendment

September 29, 2026

Yes
SB995

In games of chance, further providing for prize limits.

Senate · Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development: PN1162, Reported as Committed

September 29, 2026

Yes
HB1424

In local taxes, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon.

Senate · Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development: PN1653, Reported as Committed

September 29, 2026

Yes
HB513

Amending Title 76 (Weights, Measures and Standards) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Pennsylvania State Coordinate System, for notation requirements and for duties of State Geospatial Coordinating Board; and making a repeal.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN3733, Final Passage

September 28, 2026

Yes
SB980

In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner 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.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1969 A04350, YAW Amendment No. A-4350

September 28, 2026

Yes
SB1368

Prohibiting nudification applications from being offered on online application marketplaces; and prescribing penalties.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1774, Final Passage

September 28, 2026

Yes
SB49

Establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers; and making repeals.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1805, Motion to Go Over

September 24, 2026

Yes
SB49

Establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers; and making repeals.

Senate · Senate Floor: PN1805, Motion to Go Over

September 24, 2026

Yes