Refinery and chemical plants.

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 adds a new labor‑code section that obligates refinery and chemical‑plant operators to create written safety plans with input from employees and their representatives, including stop‑work and hazard‑reporting procedures. It also revises the youth apprenticeship statute to stress expanding apprenticeship pathways for people aged 16‑24. The measures aim to improve worker safety and strengthen training opportunities.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 9. Page 4481.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Labor and Employment Committee Hearing
  Labor and Employment · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Com. on L. & E.
2. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 9.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (May 14).
6. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
9. Apr 23, 2026April 27 hearing postponed by committee.
10. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 27.
11. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 3903.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 15.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Gonzalez · sponsor

Bill text

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