Regulations/Legislation

Washington — Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced the Protecting America’s Workers Act, which would expand OSHA coverage to more than 8 million state and local government employees.

Washington — The National Association of Manufacturers is calling on OSHA to rescind the agency’s rule on worker walkaround representation, as well as reconsider a proposed heat rule and “allow for further input from affected industry stakeholders.”

Carson City, NV — Recently introduced legislation would ban autonomous trucks and buses weighing more than 26,000 pounds from being tested or operated on Nevada highways without a trained human operator on board.

Washington — Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK) has reintroduced legislation aimed at preventing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from mandating speed-limiting devices on large trucks and buses.

Harrisburg, PA — A bipartisan bill that would extend OSHA protections to state and municipal workers is on the move in the Pennsylvania Legislature.

St. Paul, MN — Bipartisan legislation that would bolster protections for workers who use scuba gear while destroying or harvesting aquatic plants is awaiting the signature of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D).

Tallahassee, FL — Advancing in the Florida Senate: a bill that would allow some 14- and 15-year-olds to work overnight shifts and would remove restrictions on 16- and 17-year-olds working before 6:30 a.m. and after 11 p.m. during the school week.

Frankfort, KY — A new Kentucky law reduces – to one from two – the number of certified emergency medical and mine emergency technicians required during each shift at small underground coal mines.

Washington — The enforcement date for the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica has been pushed to Aug. 18.

Annapolis, MD — A recently introduced bill that would protect Maryland fire and rescue workers from certain disciplinary actions for off-duty medical cannabis use has advanced out of the state Senate.