Occupational safety and health: fabrication activities: slab solid surface products.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill makes any shop that cuts, grinds or otherwise works on stone slabs obtain a state certification showing it follows dust‑control and health standards. It also forces suppliers and contractors to verify that a shop is certified before selling or working with the material. The goal is to lower the risk of silicosis for workers who handle these products.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Labor and Employment Committee Hearing
  Labor and Employment · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 16, 2026Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
5. Apr 15, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.
6. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
7. Mar 19, 2026Referred to Com. on L. & E.
8. Mar 19, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.
9. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
10. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Chen · sponsor

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