Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 682: An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes.
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Plain-language summary
SB 682 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes. Primary sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2025): Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Yaw | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Cris Dush | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
- Third consideration and final passage
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy