S00717Introduced in the Senate
Exempts Wantagh union free school district from laws, rules, or regulations regarding the use of indigenous names, mascots, and logos.
Introduced by Steven Rhoads, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Exempts Wantagh union free school district from laws, rules, or regulations regarding the use of indigenous names, mascots, and logos.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education Committee Vote · May 5, 2026
8
Yes
7
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Toby Stavisky | 11 | No |
| Joseph Addabbo | 15 | Yes |
| John Liu | 16 | No |
| Stephen Chan | 17 | Yes |
| Julia Salazar | 18 | No |
| Sam Sutton | 22 | No |
| Cordell Cleare | 30 | No |
Bill history
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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