AB 1127 Clears Senate I.R. Committee; – Little Chance Seen for Crane Legislation This Year

OAKLAND -- Assembly Bill 1127 has cleared another legislative hurdle, winning approval June 23 by the state Senate Industrial Relations Committee. The controversial bill received "yes" votes from four Democrats; the Republican vote count was not available at press time.The worker safety reform act has been double-referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. The referral means that 1127 will be sent to two policy subcommittees, who are expected to closely examine its penalty provisions.A Sen