S07718Introduced in the Senate
Requires owners of certain large vessels to establish whale strike prevention policies; establishes penalties for failure to establish such policies.
Introduced by Peter Harckham, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires owners of certain large vessels to establish whale strike prevention policies; establishes penalties for failure to establish such policies.
Where it stands
referred to environmental conservation
April 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · April 27, 2026
57
Yes
3
No
3
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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| 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 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1ST REPORT CAL.1057
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to environmental conservation
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
PRINT NUMBER 7718A
1ST REPORT CAL.381
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to environmental conservation
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