Pre-Filed Bills Address COVID, Other Safety Issues

The first pile of bills introduced ahead of the legislative session that starts in January includes measures that would allow tax deductions for costs of complying with recently enacted COVID-19 safety requirements and declare the intent of the Legislature that employers be required to develop contact tracing plans and that food supply workers be prioritized for rapid testing and vaccination. Other bills introduced Monday would create a personal protective equipment program for ambulance workers and require the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to designate strike teams to enfor...