Department of Industrial Relations: occupational safety and health.

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 orders the Department of Industrial Relations to contract with UC Berkeley and UCLA labor‑health programs to evaluate the Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s understaffing and vacancy problems. It requires a public meeting, a detailed report with recommendations for hiring, training and retention, and submission of that report to the Governor and legislative committees. The goal is to improve worker safety by expanding and diversifying the pool of Compliance Safety and Health Officers.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 9, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Labor and Employment Committee Hearing
  Labor and Employment · Apr 8, 2026
• Labor And Employment
  Labor And Employment · Apr 8, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 22, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 9, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on L. & E.
5. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
6. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Schiavo · sponsor

Bill text

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