S05400Introduced in the Senate
Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while such operators are in the course of responding to emergencies.
Introduced by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while such operators are in the course of responding to emergencies.
Where it stands
referred to transportation
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · March 24, 2026
61
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
1ST REPORT CAL.665
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to transportation
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
1ST REPORT CAL.564
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to transportation
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