Gov. Gavin Newsom's veto of SB 1299 reflects his belief that existing Cal/OSHA enforcement is sufficient to protect farmworkers from heat-related illnesses, despite climate concerns.
In his veto message, Newsom stated that while California farmworkers need protection from heat-related illness, establishing a presumption of work-relatedness in workers' compensation is not the best approach.
Newsom emphasized that heat safety regulations are already being enforced effectively and highlighted Cal/OSHA's new agricultural unit aimed at enhancing these protections.
The governor expressed concerns about creating an untested presumption in the workers' compensation sphere, favoring existing pathways for addressing heat illness concerns in agriculture.
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