Standards Board, Elevator, Labor Commissioner Bills Gain Approval

SB 123, which would require the governor to fill vacancies on the Cal/OSH Standards Board expeditiously, and SB 986, which would expand the responsibilities of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Elevator Unit, are both making progress through the legislative process.SB 123 passed the state Senate May 21, 24-14, and is now in the Assembly. SB 986 was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee May 22, 7-5.SB 986 was amended May 15 to remove from exemptions for se