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AL HB 7 (2018)

Source http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2018RS/PrintFiles/HB7-int.pdf

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Tommy Hanes (R - Majority)

Tags IEQ, Industrial Hygiene/General

Summary Requires all non-volunteer fire departments to install a diesel exhaust system in the fire station building or on each of the diesel fire apparatus within 5 years. Requires any new construction of a fire station to include in the design the installation of a diesel exhaust system.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/9/2018] Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government

Updated At [1/9/2018, 2:51:03 AM ime]

Created At [1/8/2018, 6:47:25 PM ime]

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AL SB 4 (2018)

Source http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2018RS/PrintFiles/SB4-int.pdf

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Rusty Glover (R - Majority)

http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2018RS/PrintFiles/HB7-int.pdf

http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2018RS/PrintFiles/HB7-int.pdf

https://www.multistate.us

http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2018RS/PrintFiles/SB4-int.pdf

http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2018RS/PrintFiles/SB4-int.pdf

Tags IEQ, Emergency Preparedness

Summary Requires all non-volunteer fire departments to install a diesel exhaust system in the fire station building or on each of the diesel fire apparatus within 5 years. Requires any new construction of a fire station to include in the design the installation of a diesel exhaust system.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/13/2018] Hearing Scheduled - GA

Updated At [2/9/2018, 2:56:02 AM ime]

Created At [1/8/2018, 6:44:26 PM ime]


AZ SB 1001 A (2018)

Source https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/70415?SessionId=120

Priority

Position

Disposition enacted

Sponsor Steve Yarbrough (R - Majority)

Tags

Summary controlled substances; regulation; appropriation.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/26/2018] Governor Signed

Updated At [2/5/2018, 4:41:48 PM ime]

Created At [2/5/2018, 4:41:48 PM ime]



https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/70415?SessionId=120



AZ SB 1228 (2018)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Juan Mendez (D - Minority)

Tags Seasonal & Gig Work

Summary Temp Workers Bill of Rights. Establishes rights for temporary services employees, including various notices and disclosures that must be provided. Prohibits employers from charging employees for certain items and equipment, such as safety equipment or clothing.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/22/2018] Senate 2nd Read

Updated At [1/24/2018, 9:32:56 AM ime]

Created At [1/19/2018, 9:43:24 AM ime]


AZ SB 1404 (2018)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Steve Smith (R - Majority)






Tags Industrial Hygiene/General

Summary Bars local governments from imposing any occupational fee or licensing requirement on any occupation, trade or profession if that city or town does not already impose an occupational fee or licensing requirement on that occupation, trade or profession.3/1/18 amendments exempt sober living homes and adult-oriented businesses.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/5/2018] Third Reading from Senate: Failed Amended

Updated At [3/6/2018, 4:40:01 AM ime]

Created At [2/8/2018, 3:57:12 PM ime]


AZ SCR 1037 (2018)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Steve Smith (R - Majority)


Summary Constitutional amendment that would, if approved by voters, establish a right to engage in an occupation or profession. Provides that no state law or rule shall be enacted or enforced that prohibits or regulates a person from engaging in any occupation or profession unless the state law or rule is clearly necessary to protect the public health or safety.

Upcoming Hearings




Last Action [2/12/2018] Hearing Scheduled - Commerce and Public Safety

Updated At [2/14/2018, 4:39:07 AM ime]

Created At [2/6/2018, 11:55:19 AM ime]


CA AB 978 (2017)

Source http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB978

Priority

Position

Disposition passed-2nd

Sponsor Monique Limon (D - Majority)


Summary Requires an employer who receive a written request for a paper or electronic copy of the written injury prevention program from a current employee, or his or her authorized representative, to comply with the request as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 business days from the date the employer receives the request. Requires the employer to provide the copy of the written injury prevention program free of charge.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/12/2018] Stricken from file.

Updated At [1/13/2018, 4:33:26 AM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:39 PM ime]


CA AB 1789 (2017)



http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB978





Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Rudy Salas (D - Majority)


Summary Directs the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board to adopt standards for state public works projects to prevent and control coccidioidomycosis, more commonly known as Valley Fever.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/22/2018] Referred to Com. on L. & E.

Updated At [1/23/2018, 4:45:06 AM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 11:07:47 AM ime]


CA AB 2799 (2017)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Jones-Sawyer

Tags Cannabis

Summary Requires applicants for license to operate marijuana business to employ within one year of receiving a license, one supervisor and one employee who have successfully completed the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA) 30-hour general industry course given by a Cal-OSHA authorized training provider.




Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/17/2018] From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

Updated At [2/21/2018, 4:53:35 AM ime]

Created At [2/20/2018, 3:53:35 PM ime]


CA AB 2963 (2017)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Ash Kalra (D - Majority)


Summary Requires the Dept. of Public Health to report to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health any instance where a worker’s blood lead level is at or above a to be determined amount.

Upcoming Hearings


Updated At [2/21/2018, 4:54:56 AM ime]

Created At [2/19/2018, 8:33:48 PM ime]


CA AB 3031 (2017)








Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Bill Quirk (D - Majority)

Tags IEQ

Summary Requires an employer whose employees are involved in using power tools or other equipment for the cutting, grinding, coring, or drilling of concrete or masonry materials to provide training to those employees to reduce health hazards associated with the inhalation or ingestion of dust.

Upcoming Hearings


Updated At [2/21/2018, 4:55:32 AM ime]

Created At [2/20/2018, 3:48:51 PM ime]


GA HR 1321 (2017)

Source http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20172018/HR/1321

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Clay Cox (R - Majority)

Tags Emergency Preparedness

Summary Resolution creating a study committee on protections for occupations at high risk for exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B and C.


http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20172018/HR/1321

http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20172018/HR/1321

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/6/2018] Hearing Scheduled - SPECIAL RULES

Updated At [3/6/2018, 2:56:12 AM ime]

Created At [2/26/2018, 1:01:08 PM ime]


HI SB 2132 (2017)

Source https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2132&year=2018

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Mike Gabbard (D - Majority)

Tags Cannabis

Summary Allows companies to partner with medical cannabis dispensaries to participate in the manufacture of consumable manufactured cannabis products. Establishes additional requirements and amends existing requirements regarding manufactured cannabis products. Requires individuals manufacturing cannabis product to wash hands thoroughly prior to handling the product, and in the case of a consumable manufactured marijuana product, wear gloves when manufacturing or packaging the product.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/13/2018] Hearing Scheduled - COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HEALTH

Updated At [2/14/2018, 7:40:07 AM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 4:21:37 PM ime]



https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2132&year=2018



HI SB 2468 (2017)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Russell Ruderman (D - Majority)

Tags Cannabis

Summary Requires the Dept. of Health to establish a registration system for medical cannabis collective disposal and transfer access centers. Requires the department of health to adopt rules to regulate the medical cannabis collective disposal and transfer access centers. Requires DOH to establish health and safety requirements and standards for the cultivation of cannabis and manufacture of cannabis compounds and products.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/24/2018] Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC/WAM.

Updated At [1/24/2018, 6:34:21 AM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 4:26:29 PM ime]


HI SB 2537 (2017)


Priority

Position

Disposition






Sponsor Josh Green (D - Majority)

Tags Cannabis

Summary Legalizes the growing, processing, possession, transfer, and personal use of cannabis. Requires licensing to operate cannabis establishments. Directs the Health Dept. to establish health and safety regulations and standards for the manufacture of cannabis products and the cultivation of cannabis.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/24/2018] Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM.

Updated At [1/24/2018, 6:35:22 AM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 4:03:19 PM ime]


HI SB 2683 (2017)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Kalani English (D - Majority)

Tags Cannabis

Summary Legalizes the growing, processing, possession, transfer, and personal use of cannabis. Requires licensing to operate cannabis establishments. Directs the Health Dept. to establish health and safety regulations and standards for the manufacture of cannabis products and the cultivation of cannabis.

Upcoming Hearings




Last Action [1/24/2018] Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM.

Updated At [1/24/2018, 6:37:35 AM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 4:07:02 PM ime]


IL HB 2911 (2017)

Source http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2911&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=104412&SessionID=91&GA=100

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Patricia Bellock (R - Minority)


Summary Requires the Dept. of Public Health to adopt rules providing for the registration of mold inspection and mold remediation services. Provides that registrants must either pass a State test; be a Certified Industrial Hygienist certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene; or be a Certified Microbial Consultant certified by the American Indoor Air Quality Council.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/31/2017] Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Updated At [1/23/2018, 2:29:58 PM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 2:26:48 PM ime]


IL HR 809 (2017)

Source http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=809&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=109567&SessionID=91&GA=100


http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2911&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=104412&SessionID=91&GA=100

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2911&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=104412&SessionID=91&GA=100


http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=809&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=109567&SessionID=91&GA=100

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=809&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=109567&SessionID=91&GA=100

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Kathleen Willis (D - Majority)

Tags Opioids, Emergency Preparedness

Summary Resolution urging all first responders, law enforcement, and public health officials to be educated about the dangers of exposure to Fentanyl or its analogues.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/1/2018] Hearing Scheduled - Fire & Emergency Services Committee

Updated At [3/2/2018, 4:39:50 AM ime]

Created At [2/8/2018, 7:23:41 PM ime]


IL SB 2213 (2017)

Source http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2213&GAID=14&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=107196&SessionID=91&GA=100

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Daniel Biss (D - Majority)

Tags IEQ

Summary Creates the Illinois Workers' Rights and Worker Safety Act. Prohibits state agencies from amending or revising rules relating to protection of workers' rights or worker safety in a manner less stringent than specified federal laws. Establishes that state agencies may establish workers' rights and worker safety standards that are more stringent than those provided in federal law in existence as of Jan. 1, 2017.


http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2213&GAID=14&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=107196&SessionID=91&GA=100


Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/28/2018] Hearing Scheduled - Labor

Updated At [3/1/2018, 4:09:08 AM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:39 PM ime]


IL SB 2268 (2017)

Source http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2268&GAID=14&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=108322&SessionID=91&GA=100

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Kwame Raoul (D - Majority)


Summary Creates the Worker Protection Unit within the Office of the Illinois Attorney General to intervene in, initiate, enforce, and defend all criminal or civil legal proceedings on matters and violations relating to specified statutes. Provides further powers and requirements of the Attorney General in the Worker Protection Unit. Creates the Worker Protection Task Force.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/24/2018] Assigned to Judiciary

Updated At [1/25/2018, 4:09:50 AM ime]

Created At [1/12/2018, 8:06:48 AM ime]


KS HB 2348 (2017)





Source http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/measures/hb2348/

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Committee on Health and Human Services

Tags Cannabis

Summary Legalizes the use of medical marijuana for qualifying patients. Includes section providing for the licensing of facilities authorized to manufacture medical cannabis-infused products. Requires producers of medical cannabis concentrate to obtain a report from a certified industrial hygienist or a professional engineer that certifies that the equipment, licensed premises and standard operating procedures comply with these sections and all applicable local and state building codes, fire codes, electrical codes and other laws.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/10/2017] Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

Updated At [1/23/2018, 2:25:14 PM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 2:24:55 PM ime]


KS SB 187 (2017)

Source http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/measures/sb187/

Priority

Position

Disposition

http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/measures/hb2348/


http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/measures/sb187/

Sponsor Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Tags Cannabis

Summary Legalizes the use of medical marijuana for qualifying patients. Includes section providing for the licensing of facilities authorized to manufacture medical cannabis-infused products. Requires producers of medical cannabis concentrate to obtain a report from a certified industrial hygienist or a professional engineer that certifies that the equipment, licensed premises and standard operating procedures comply with these sections and all applicable local and state building codes, fire codes, electrical codes and other laws.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/13/2017] Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Updated At [1/23/2018, 2:24:32 PM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 2:20:55 PM ime]


KY HB 314 (2018)

Source http://www.lrc.ky.gov/RECORD/18RS/HB314.htm

Priority

Position


Sponsor James Tipton (R - Majority)


Summary As enrolled 3/1/18, provides that the Labor Secretary may suspend, delay, or alter enforcement of a promulgated state Occupational Safety and Health Board administrative regulation if the federal government has suspended, delayed, or enjoined the corresponding federal regulation.


http://www.lrc.ky.gov/RECORD/18RS/HB314.htm

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/1/2018] enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor

Updated At [3/2/2018, 3:43:26 AM ime]

Created At [2/8/2018, 7:29:21 PM ime]


KY HB 382 (2018)

Source http://www.lrc.ky.gov/RECORD/18RS/HB382.htm

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor James Tipton (R - Majority)


Summary Abolishes the Occupational Health and Safety Standards Board and gives its authority to the Labor Cabinet Secretary. Also, abolishes the Division of Workers' Compensation Funds.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/7/2018] posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 8, 2018

Updated At [3/8/2018, 3:44:39 AM ime]

Created At [2/19/2018, 8:14:13 PM ime]


KY SB 118 (2018)

Source http://www.lrc.ky.gov/RECORD/18RS/SB118.htm


http://www.lrc.ky.gov/RECORD/18RS/HB382.htm


http://www.lrc.ky.gov/RECORD/18RS/SB118.htm

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Stephen West (R - Majority)

Tags Cannabis

Summary Legalizes the use of medical marijuana. Requires medical cannabis producer, cultivator, distributor, and processors to contract with authorized independent safety compliance facilities. Defines "safety compliance facility" and provides requirements for operation of such entities. Requires applicants for medical cannabis distributors to submit workplace safety plans, among other requirements.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/2/2018] to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

Updated At [2/3/2018, 3:35:00 AM ime]

Created At [1/31/2018, 6:51:40 PM ime]


MA HB 2458 (2017)

Source https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2458

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Denise Garlick (D - Majority)


Summary Requires the Dept. of Public Health to promulgate regulations consistent with NIOSH 2004 recommendations for the handling of antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs in health care facilities.


https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2458

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/7/2018] Senate concurred

Updated At [2/9/2018, 2:45:01 PM ime]

Created At [2/9/2018, 2:20:53 PM ime]


MA HB 2476 (2017)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor David Rogers (D - Majority)


Summary Creates a division of indoor environments within the Dept. of Public Health. The Division of Indoor Environments would be tasked with administering and enforcing any existing laws and regulations relating to indoor air quality.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [7/25/2017] Hearing Scheduled - Joint Committee on Public Health

Updated At [2/22/2018, 3:57:32 PM ime]

Created At [2/22/2018, 3:54:58 PM ime]


MA HB 3149 (2017)






Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Daniel Hunt (D - Majority)


Summary Establishes that Massachusetts shall provide at least the level of protection to employees as provided by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. The governor shall appoint an occupational health and safety hazard advisory board to evaluate injury and illness data, recommend training and implementation of safety and health measures, monitor the effectiveness of safety and health programs, and determine where additional resources are needed to protect the safety and health of the Commonwealth's employees.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [4/4/2017] Hearing Scheduled - Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

Updated At [1/10/2018, 11:55:10 AM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:39 PM ime]


MA HB 3158 (2017)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor James O'Day (D - Majority)



Tags IEQ

Summary Establishes a municipal occupational health and safety hazard subcommittee to the occupational health and safety hazard advisory board to evaluate injury and illness data; recommend training and implementation of safety and health measures; monitor the effectiveness of safety and health programs; and determine whether additional measures are necessary to protect the safety and health of employees.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [5/18/2017] Accompanied a new draft, see H3703

Updated At [1/11/2018, 11:25:27 AM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:39 PM ime]


MA HB 3952 (2017)


Priority

Position


Sponsor Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means


Summary As amended 2/20/18, expands OSHA worker protections available to state employees to include public employees of local governments and quasi public agencies.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/1/2018] Laid before the Governor

Updated At [3/2/2018, 3:43:15 AM ime]



Created At [2/21/2018, 3:17:55 PM ime]


MA SB 1018 (2017)

Source https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1018

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor John Keenan (D - Majority)


Summary Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to establish standards for the safety and prevention of accidents related to electrical panels in a place of employment, including the use of a protective cover or enclosure for said panels.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [4/4/2017] Hearing Scheduled - Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

Updated At [1/10/2018, 11:57:26 AM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:39 PM ime]


ME LD 1719 (2017)

Source http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280067229

Priority

Position

Disposition


https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1018


http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280067229

http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280067229

Sponsor PIERCE

Tags Cannabis

Summary Establishes a regulatory structure for sale and use of recreational marijuana. Requires certain certifications made by a professional engineer. Requires facilities manufacturing marijuana products to submit certification from an industrial hygienist or professional engineer following a review of the facility's storage, preparation, electrical, gas monitoring, fire suppression and exhaust systems.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/23/2018] Hearing Scheduled - Marijuana Legalization Implementation

Updated At [2/22/2018, 2:56:13 AM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 2:12:16 PM ime]


MO HB 2312 (2018)

Source https://www.house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2312&year=2018&code=R&style=new

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Justin Hill (R - Majority)


Summary Establishes a defense against the enforcement of occupational regulations in any administrative or judicial proceeding. The individual asserting the defense must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the occupational regulation substantially burdens his or her right to pursue a lawful occupation. If the individual does so, the state or political subdivision must demonstrate that it has an important interest in protecting against present and recognizable harm to the public health or safety.


https://www.house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2312&year=2018&code=R&style=new

https://www.house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2312&year=2018&code=R&style=new

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/31/2018] Read Second Time (H)

Updated At [2/6/2018, 9:23:35 AM ime]

Created At [2/5/2018, 11:24:45 PM ime]


NH HB 1397 (2017)

Source http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/bill_status.aspx?lsr=2103&sy=2018&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2018&txtbillnumber=HB1397&q=1

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Janice Schmidt (D - Minority)


Summary Establishes a temporary workers bill of rights and enacts requirements relating to notices, disclosures, compensation, and protections.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/21/2018] Executive Session: 02/14/2018 LOB 307

Updated At [2/22/2018, 3:31:33 AM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:11:02 PM ime]


NH HB 1500 (2017)

Source http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/bill_status.aspx?lsr=2549&sy=2018&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2018&txtbillnumber=HB1500&q=1


http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/bill_status.aspx?lsr=2103&sy=2018&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2018&txtbillnumber=HB1397&q=1







Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Mark MacKenzie (D - Minority)


Summary Defines workplace violence and workplace injuries and requires deaths and serious injuries in the workplace be reported to the commissioner of labor.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/7/2018] Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018

Updated At [3/8/2018, 3:33:15 AM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:39 PM ime]


NJ AB 542 (2018)(= SB 1830)

Source http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1000/542_I1.HTM

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Vincent Mazzeo (D - Majority)

Tags Opioids

Summary Requires public, private, and charter high schools to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by school nurse or trained employee. Schools are directed to designate additional employees who volunteer to administer an opioid antidote in the event that a person experiences an opioid overdose when the nurse is not physically present at the scene.


http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1000/542_I1.HTM

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/1/2018] Hearing Scheduled - Education

Updated At [2/2/2018, 4:11:07 PM ime]

Created At [2/2/2018, 4:05:57 PM ime]


NJ AB 765 (2018)

Source http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1000/765_I1.PDF

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Ralph Caputo (D - Majority)


Summary Establishes an indoor air quality certification program for indoor ice arenas and indoor motorsports arenas, and for special indoor motorsports events held at venues other than indoor motorsports arenas.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/9/2018] Introduced-->Referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee

Updated At [1/15/2018, 5:53:43 PM ime]

Created At [1/15/2018, 5:53:43 PM ime]


NJ AB 1433 (2018)



http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1000/765_I1.PDF



Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Daniel Benson (D - Majority)


Summary This bill provides for the establishment of certain procedures for the inspection, identification, evaluation, and abatement of mold hazards in residential buildings and school facilities. Also, provides for the establishment of programs to certify mold inspectors and mold hazard abatement workers.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/9/2018] Introduced-->Referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee

Updated At [1/15/2018, 5:48:42 PM ime]

Created At [1/15/2018, 5:48:42 PM ime]


NJ AB 1657 (2018)(= SB 1108)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Eliana Marin (D - Majority)


Summary Requires registration, inspection, testing, cleaning, and disinfection of cooling towers to control outbreaks of Legionnaire's Disease.



Upcoming Hearings


Updated At [1/15/2018, 5:55:20 PM ime]

Created At [1/15/2018, 5:55:20 PM ime]


NJ AB 1748 (2018)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Annette Quijano (D - Majority)


Summary Requires evaluation of every public and private school buildings for air quality and mold at least once every 5 years. Also, requires the Dept. of Health to adopt regulations that establish indoor standards for: (1) exposure limits to mold in school buildings; (2) procedures for the inspection, identification, and evaluation of the interior of school buildings for mold; and (3) standards for mold hazard abatement.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/9/2018] Introduced-->Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Updated At [1/15/2018, 5:46:25 PM ime]

Created At [1/15/2018, 5:46:25 PM ime]





NJ AB 1779 (2018)(= SB 1447)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Robert Clifton (R - Minority)

Tags Opioids

Summary Requires testing for infectious disease for persons who have been administered opioid antidote by first responder.

Upcoming Hearings


Updated At [2/2/2018, 4:18:11 PM ime]

Created At [2/2/2018, 4:15:49 PM ime]


NJ AB 3108 (2018)


Priority

Position

Disposition


Tags IEQ

Summary Requires schools to be inspected and evaluated for the presence of mold at least once every 5 years. The evaluation would be performed consistent with procedures that must be established by the Dept. of Health for mold hazard evaluation, assessment, and abatement of building interiors.




Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/8/2018] Introduced-->Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

Updated At [2/12/2018, 3:55:47 PM ime]

Created At [2/12/2018, 3:53:47 PM ime]


NJ AR 24 (2018)

Source http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/AR/24_I1.PDF

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Nicholas Chiaravalloti (D - Majority)


Summary Urges federal officials to reconsider withdrawing advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning obstructive sleep apnea.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/9/2018] Introduced-->Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

Updated At [1/15/2018, 5:59:21 PM ime]

Created At [1/15/2018, 5:59:21 PM ime]


NJ AR 73 (2018)

Source http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/AR/73_I1.PDF

Priority


http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/AR/24_I1.PDF


http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/AR/73_I1.PDF

Position

Disposition



Summary Resolution urging Congress to continue funding research on exposure to smoke from burning of waste and its long-term health effects on military service members.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/1/2018] Introduced-->Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Updated At [2/7/2018, 9:04:13 PM ime]

Created At [2/7/2018, 9:00:05 PM ime]


NJ SB 1106 (2018)

Source http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1500/1106_I1.PDF

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Teresa Ruiz (D - Majority)

Tags IEQ

Summary Directs DOH to develop plan to phase out use of latex gloves in health care facilities and food establishments.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/25/2018] Introduced in the Senate-->Referred to Senate Health-->Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee


http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1500/1106_I1.PDF

Updated At [1/29/2018, 4:24:43 PM ime]

Created At [1/29/2018, 4:24:18 PM ime]


NJ SB 1108 (2018)(= AB 1657)


Priority

Position

Disposition


Tags IEQ

Summary Requires registration, inspection, testing, cleaning, and disinfection of cooling towers to control outbreaks of Legionnaire's Disease.

Upcoming Hearings


Updated At [1/29/2018, 4:25:56 PM ime]

Created At [1/29/2018, 4:25:40 PM ime]


NJ SB 1447 (2018)(= AB 1779)


Priority

Position

Disposition





Sponsor Thomas Kean (R - Minority)

Tags Opioids

Summary Requires testing for infectious disease for persons who have been administered opioid antidote by first responder.

Upcoming Hearings


Updated At [2/2/2018, 4:18:11 PM ime]

Created At [2/2/2018, 4:16:04 PM ime]


NJ SB 1830 (2018)(= AB 542)


Priority

Position

Disposition


Tags Opioids

Summary Requires public, private, and charter high schools to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by school nurse or trained employee. Schools are directed to designate additional employees who volunteer to administer an opioid antidote in the event that a person experiences an opioid overdose when the nurse is not physically present at the scene.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/8/2018] Introduced in the Senate-->Referred to Senate Education Committee



Updated At [2/12/2018, 3:50:49 PM ime]

Created At [2/12/2018, 3:50:32 PM ime]


NM HB 312 (2018)

Source https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?Chamber=H&LegType=B&LegNo=312&year=18

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Javier Martinez (D - Majority)

Tags Cannabis

Summary Legalizes the use of cannabis for people 21 years of age and older. Provides for the creation of the Division of Cannabis Control and orders the agency to adopt rules establishing occupational health and safety standards for persons working in the cannabis industry.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/31/2018] not printed House Rules and Order of Business Committee

Updated At [2/1/2018, 4:22:51 PM ime]

Created At [2/1/2018, 4:00:59 PM ime]


NY AB 2966 (2017)(= SB 4373)

Source http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=AB2966&term=2017&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y


https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?Chamber=H&LegType=B&LegNo=312&year=18

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?Chamber=H&LegType=B&LegNo=312&year=18


http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=AB2966&term=2017&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y



Priority

Position

Disposition passed-1st

Sponsor Francisco Moya (D - Majority)


Summary Establishes the crime of endangering the welfare of a worker. Such offense is committed when an employer knowingly ignores, disregards, or fails to comply with a law, standard, rule, order, or regulation and such conduct directly exposes a worker, acting pursuant to such worker's assigned duties, to a risk of bodily injury. Increases fines for corporations who commit such crime.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [6/21/2017] Hearing Scheduled - codes

Updated At [1/10/2018, 12:05:18 PM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:39 PM ime]


NY AB 5104 (2017)

Source http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=AB5104&term=2017&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Linda Rosenthal (D - Majority)


Summary Establishes mold remediator certification program and requires any person engaged in commercial mold remediation to be certified by the State. Provides minimum work practices and procedures for mold remediation and assessment. Minimum qualifications include bachelor's degree or professional experience, or certification as an industrial hygienist, a professional engineer, a professional registered sanitarian, a certified safety professional, or a registered architect.





Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/3/2018] REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Updated At [1/23/2018, 2:35:04 PM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 2:30:49 PM ime]


NY SB 1823 (2017)

Source https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/s1823

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Timothy Kennedy (D - Minority)

Tags Opioids

Summary Requires real property seller to disclose whether property was contaminated by the production, distribution or storage of the narcotic drug methamphetamine. Provides that a buyer of residential real property has the right to test the property for the purpose of determining whether the property has ever been used as a methamphetamine illegal drug lab. Provides that testing to determine whether property was used as a drug lab shall be performed by an industrial hygienist.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/3/2018] REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Updated At [1/23/2018, 2:41:54 PM ime]

Created At [1/23/2018, 2:38:41 PM ime]



https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/s1823


NY SB 4373 (2017)(= AB 2966)

Source https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/s4373b

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Marisol Alcantara (D - Minority)


Summary Establishes the crime of endangering the welfare of a worker. Such offense is committed when an employer knowingly ignores, disregards, or fails to comply with a law, standard, rule, order, or regulation and such conduct directly exposes a worker, acting pursuant to such worker's assigned duties, to a risk of bodily injury. Increases fines for corporations who commit such crime.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/3/2018] REFERRED TO CODES

Updated At [1/10/2018, 12:05:18 PM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:39 PM ime]


TN HB 1749 (2017)(= SB 1710)

Source http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1749&GA=110

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Jeremy Faison (R - Majority)

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/s4373b


http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1749&GA=110

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1749&GA=110

Tags Cannabis

Summary Enacts the "Medical Cannabis Act" to legalize the use of medical marijuana. Establishes the Medical Cannabis Commission and requires the commission, in consultation with the departments of agriculture and safety, to adopt rules pertaining to the safe and healthful operation of medical cannabis establishments.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/7/2018] Placed on cal. Criminal Justice Committee for 3/14/2018

Updated At [3/8/2018, 3:51:45 AM ime]

Created At [1/24/2018, 4:31:26 PM ime]


TN SB 1710 (2017)(= HB 1749)

Source http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1710&GA=110

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Steven Dickerson (R - Majority)

Tags Cannabis

Summary Enacts the "Medical Cannabis Act" to legalize the use of medical marijuana. Establishes the Medical Cannabis Commission and requires the commission, in consultation with the departments of agriculture and safety, to adopt rules pertaining to the safe and healthful operation of medical cannabis establishments.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/24/2018] Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee


http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1710&GA=110

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1710&GA=110

Updated At [1/24/2018, 4:34:17 PM ime]

Created At [1/24/2018, 4:33:50 PM ime]


TX HB 2010 (2017)

Source http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB2010

Priority

Position

Disposition enacted

Sponsor Greg Bonnen (NP)

Tags Teen Workplace Safety

Summary Authorizes a school district to develop a workplace safety program for educators and encourages inclusion of the training information in the curriculum for grades 7 through 12.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [6/9/2017] Signed by the Governor

Updated At [1/8/2018, 10:58:33 AM ime]

Created At [1/8/2018, 10:56:44 AM ime]


US HR 155 (2017)

Source https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/155/all-actions-without-amendments?r=11850

Priority

Position


http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB2010

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB2010


https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/155/all-actions-without-amendments?r=11850

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/155/all-actions-without-amendments?r=11850

Disposition

Sponsor Gene Green (D - Minority)


Summary Requires the Secretary of Labor to revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries to require site-controlling employers to keep a site log for all recordable injuries and illnesses occurring among all employees on the particular site, whether such employees are employed directly by the site-controlling employer or are employed by contractors or temporary help or employee leasing services.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/3/2017] Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Updated At [1/10/2018, 12:12:39 PM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:40 PM ime]


UT HB 351 (2018)

Source http://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/static/HB0351.html

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Elizabeth Weight (D - Minority)


Summary Modifies the Railroads code by amending provisions relating to safety standards for railroad walkways. Requires a railroad to provide a walkway adjacent to tracks in all areas where railroad or industrial employees are required to perform trackside duties.


http://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/static/HB0351.html

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/6/2018] House/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules

Updated At [3/7/2018, 4:33:14 AM ime]

Created At [2/12/2018, 3:57:23 PM ime]


VA HB 1033 (2018)

Source https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=181&typ=bil&val=hb1033

Priority

Position

Disposition passed-1st

Sponsor Marcia Price (D - Minority)


Summary Allows a magistrate to issue an order requiring a person to provide a blood specimen for testing for HIV or hepatitis B or C virus when exposure to bodily fluids occurs between a person and a health care provider, person employed by or under the direction and control of a health care provider, law-enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical services personnel, person employed by a public safety agency, or school board employee and the person whose blood specimen is sought refuses to consent to providing such specimen.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/21/2018] Hearing Scheduled - Senate Committee on Courts of Justice

Updated At [2/22/2018, 3:33:47 AM ime]

Created At [2/7/2018, 9:15:29 PM ime]



https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=181&typ=bil&val=hb1033

https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=181&typ=bil&val=hb1033


WA HB 1953 (2017)(= SB 5743)

Source http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1953&year=2017

Priority

Position


Sponsor Laurie Dolan (D - Majority)


Summary Amends maximum penalties under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act to comply with federal law.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/6/2018] Delivered to Governor.

Updated At [3/7/2018, 4:39:47 AM ime]

Created At [1/9/2018, 2:07:38 PM ime]


WA HB 2849 (2017)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Beth Doglio (D - Majority)


Summary Protecting temporary workers. Requires employers to provide industry specific job training for hazards that are likely to be encountered during job tasks. Allows employees to refuse to change job sites or new job tasks under certain conditions. Creates requirements for staffing agencies.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1953&year=2017





Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/30/2018] Hearing Scheduled - Labor & Workplace Standards

Updated At [1/30/2018, 5:12:59 AM ime]

Created At [1/22/2018, 6:22:47 AM ime]


WA SB 6227 (2017)


Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Karen Keiser (D - Majority)


Summary Creates study on workplace injuries suffered by janitors. Directs the Dept. of Labor and Industries to measure the workers' safety and health risks associated with their work tasks, taking into consideration their work environment, workload, training, and the tools and equipment they use.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/22/2018] Senate Rules "X" file.

Updated At [2/23/2018, 5:25:34 AM ime]

Created At [1/11/2018, 1:59:45 PM ime]


WI AB 985 (2017)(= SB 820)

Source http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab985





http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab985

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Terese Berceau (D - Minority)

Tags Nanotech & Materials

Summary Requires the Univ. of Wisconsin to maintain a nanotechnology information hub to promote the development of nanotechnology businesses, and gather and disseminate information about environmental health and workplace safety related to nanotechnology.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [2/28/2018] Read first time and referred to Committee on Science and Technology

Updated At [3/2/2018, 5:59:39 PM ime]

Created At [3/2/2018, 5:58:49 PM ime]


WI SB 820 (2017)(= AB 985)

Source http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb820

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Kathleen Vinehout (D - Minority)

Tags Nanotech & Materials

Summary Requires the Univ. of Wisconsin to maintain a nanotechnology information hub to promote the development of nanotechnology businesses, and gather and disseminate information about environmental health and workplace safety related to nanotechnology.


http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb820

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [3/2/2018] Fiscal estimate received

Updated At [3/3/2018, 4:11:40 AM ime]

Created At [2/23/2018, 3:49:50 PM ime]


WV HB 2076 (2018)

Source http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

Priority

Position

Disposition

Sponsor Mike Caputo (D - Minority)


Summary Creates legislative study committee on worker safety in the mining and gas extraction industries. Provides a mechanism for the Legislature to be kept informed and to study and identify issues and solutions for workers' safety. Requires the commission to study and report on whether a need exists for expansion of safety regulations within the gas extraction industry.

Upcoming Hearings

Last Action [1/10/2018] To House Energy

Updated At [1/12/2018, 6:45:30 PM ime]

Created At [1/12/2018, 6:36:56 PM ime]



http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill


NV NAC 453A.010, 650, 652, 654, 656, 658, 660, 664; NAC 453D (2017)

Source https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Register/2017Register/R092-17A.pdf

Priority

Position

Agency Department of Taxation

Tags Cannabis

Title Licensure and Registration of Marijuana Establishments

Summary Provides for the licensing of marijuana establishments and registration of marijuana establishment agents. Includes requirement for prospective marijuana establishment operator to have an education plan which must include, without limitation, providing educational materials to the staff of the proposed marijuana establishment.

Contact Marijuana Enforcement Division, 1550 E. College Parkway, Suite 115, Carson City, NV 89706Phone (775) 684-3487

Last Action [2/20/2018] Adopted; effective

Updated At [2/26/2018, 1:05:38 PM ime]

Created At [2/23/2018, 4:01:16 PM ime]


https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Register/2017Register/R092-17A.pdf


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