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SB 394

Water theft: fire hydrants.

Became law · by Allen · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Senate floor, 2025-08-25: (PASS), 37 ayes, 0 noes, 3 not voting · Special Consent SB394 Allen et al.

Aye (37): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Brian Jones R, Caroline Menjivar D, Catherine Blakespear D, Christopher Cabaldon D, Dave Cortese D, Eloise Gómez Reyes D, Henry Stern D, Jerry McNerney D, Jesse Arreguín D, John Laird D, Josh Becker D, Kelly Seyarto R, Laura Richardson D, Lena Gonzalez D, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D, Maria Elena Durazo D, Megan Dahle R, Mike McGuire D, Monique Limón D, Roger Niello R, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R, Sabrina Cervantes D, Sasha Renée Pérez D, Scott Wiener D, Shannon Grove R, Stephen Padilla D, Steven Choi R, Suzette Martinez Valladares R, Thomas Umberg D, Timothy Grayson D, Tony Strickland R

Not voting (3): Marie Alvarado-Gil R, Melissa Hurtado D, Susan Rubio D

Who lobbied on it

36 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 394 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (ACWAJPIA) · BURBANK, CITY OF · CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL WATER COMPANIES · CALIFORNIA FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION · COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT · CUCAMONGA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · California Water Association · DESERT WATER AGENCY · EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT · EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT · Eastern Municipal Water District · FAIRFIELD; CITY OF · FIRE DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · Inland Empire Utilities Agency · LAS VIRGENES - TRIUNFO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY · LAS VIRGENES MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT · MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT · MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY · NORWALK; CITY OF · Padre Dam Municipal Water District · REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY · RMV PA3 DEVELOPMENT, LLC · ROSEVILLE; CITY OF · SACRAMENTO; CITY OF · SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION · SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY · Santa Margarita Water District · THOUSAND OAKS, CITY OF · THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT · UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT · WEST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT · WILDFIRE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, INC. · YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2025-03-19Sen Local Government
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
(PASS)70
2025-04-01Sen Judiciary
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)130
2025-05-27Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB394 Allen
(PASS)390
2025-06-18Asm Local Government
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
(PASS)100
2025-07-01Asm Judiciary
Do pass as amended. To Consent Calendar.
(PASS)120
2025-07-10Assembly floor
SB 394 Allen Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
(PASS)720
2025-08-25Senate floor
Special Consent SB394 Allen et al.
(PASS)370