Bill would place police on ships
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A bill that would place a peace officer aboard cruise ships sailing from California ports cleared a second state Senate committee.
The Senate Environmental Quality Committee approved the measure on a 4-1 vote. The bill, authored by Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), would place “ocean rangers” on ships. The rangers, funded with a $1-a-day passenger fee, would monitor public safety and ensure that cruise ships comply with environmental regulations.
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