SB 7042025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 704
An Act providing for stabilization and security of Pennsylvania's electricity supply and for identifying and designating sites suitable for natural gas electric generation projects.
In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Referred to Energy
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 11
- Prime sponsor
- Gene Yaw
- Cosponsors (10)
- Camera Bartolotta, Daniel Laughlin, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Judy Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Tracy Pennycuick
Status
In committee as of February 5, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
February 4, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed28–20
yes (28) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (20) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, James Malone, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
other (2) Daniel Laughlin, Katie Muth
February 3, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed13–7
yes (13) Cris Dush, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (7) Amanda Cappelletti, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes
other (2) Art Haywood, Daniel Laughlin
May 7, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Environmental Resources & Energy): Reported as CommittedPassed7–4
yes (7) Camera Bartolotta, Daniel Laughlin, Elder Vogel, Gene Yaw, Kim Ward, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin
no (4) Carolyn Comitta, John Kane, Katie Muth, Nikil Saval
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | House | Referred to Energy |
| February 4, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| February 3, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| May 12, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| May 12, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| May 7, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| May 7, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| May 2, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.