Gov. Newsom vetoes bill meant to protect farmworkers from heat
Briefly

State Senator Dave Cortese expressed disappointment over Governor Newsom's veto of SB 1299, emphasizing the ongoing danger to farmworkers facing extreme heat: "I still hear of farmworkers getting injured and even dying in the fields from heat." He highlighted the pressing need for protective measures aimed at alleviating heat-related injuries among workers, asserting the bill's importance as a step towards worker safety.
Governor Newsom defended his decision by referencing other protective measures, saying, "Existing bill AB 1643 and recent SB 1105 aim to directly address heat-related issues for workers in agriculture by establishing safety committees and enhancing sick leave benefits." His rationale centers on the belief that current legislative measures and the new Cal/OSHA Agricultural Unit provide sufficient support to safely manage heat risks.
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