Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by House Committee - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by House Committee - Senator Yaw

HARRISBURG – The Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee in the House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation encouraging responsible solar development and offering better protections for landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. Senate Bill 349 establishes decommissioning and financial requirements for solar generation projects, ensuring landowners won’t bear the burden of dismantling sol…

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by House Committee - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

The Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee in the House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation encouraging responsible solar development and offering better protections for landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.

Pennsylvania House passes bill to create retirement accounts for employees lacking them

State Rep. Kyle Mullins of Lackawanna County introduced the bill. The state would not contribute to the Keystone Saves plans, but employees whose bosses don't offer pension plans could set them up and contribute. Senate Republicans promise a review, but have blocked the concept before, despite Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity's support.