S00196Introduced in the Senate
Removes language requiring the state from moving public safety surcharge funds into the state general fund; increases from seventy-five million dollars to one million dollars available for grants or reimbursements to counties for the development, consolidation, or operation of public safety communications systems or networks designed to support statewide interoperable communications for first responders.
Introduced by Monica Martinez, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Removes language requiring the state from moving public safety surcharge funds into the state general fund; increases from seventy-five million dollars to one million dollars available for grants or reimbursements to counties for the development, consolidation, or operation of public safety communications systems or networks designed to support statewide interoperable communications for first responders.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Budget And Revenue Committee Vote · February 10, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Jessica Ramos | 13 | Yes |
| Leroy Comrie | 14 | Yes |
| Joseph Addabbo | 15 | Yes |
| Andrew Gounardes | 26 | Yes |
| Liz Krueger | 28 | Yes |
| William Weber | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
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