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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