SB985Introduced in the Senate
911 emergency system.
Introduced by Kelly Seyarto, District 32
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Section 53121 of the Government Code, relating to emergency services.
Where it stands
August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
August 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar · July 1, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| Mia Bonta | 18 | Yes |
| Blanca Rubio | 48 | Yes |
| Jessica Caloza | 52 | Yes |
| Leticia Castillo | 58 | Yes |
| Josh Lowenthal | 69 | Yes |
| Tasha Boerner Horvath | 77 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 8.
Referred to Coms. on E., U & C. and E.M.
Set for hearing March 17.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on E.M. (Ayes 15. Noes 0. Page 3589.) (March 17).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
Set for hearing April 14.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3864.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 27.
April 27 hearing postponed by committee.
Set for hearing May 4.
May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4260.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Ordered to special consent calendar.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4418.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Coms. on E.M and C. & C.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 15). Re-referred to Com. on C. & C.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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