Relating to protections against exposure to unhealthy air quality from wildfire smoke.
Summary
Requires employers of employees who engage in outdoor work activities to take certain actions to mitigate employee's risk of exposure to unhealthy air quality from wildfire smoke. Requires employers to determine concentration levels of particulate matter in air. Creates exemption for employers who require employees to wear certified respirators while performing outdoor work activities, regardless of concentration levels of particulate matter in air.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Business and Labor.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
MD
Maxine Dexter
DDemocratic
P
TA
Teresa Alonso Leon
DDemocratic
Co
ES
Elizabeth Steiner
DDemocratic
Co
JB
Janelle Bynum
DDemocratic
Co
Ken Helm
DDemocratic
Co
Lew Frederick
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Meek
DDemocratic
Co
MW
Marty Wilde
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Dembrow
DDemocratic
Co
Rob Nosse
DDemocratic
Co
Susan McLain
DDemocratic
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