AB 1127 Makes It Out of Assembly; Controversial Bill Now in Senate

Assembly Bill 1127, which would make sweeping changes to the Labor Code regarding workerplace safety violations, passed the state Assembly June 3 by a vote of 45-32 and is now under consideration by the state Senate. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Rules.Following is an update on other bills of interest to the occupational safety and health community:AB 850: This bill, which would give Cal/OSHA inspection authority over permanent amusement rides, was also appro