With record-breaking temperatures posing a growing threat to the safety of agricultural workers, Senator Dave Cortese introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1299 today to offer swift relief and medical treatment to farm workers and their families affected by heat-related illness and death by ensuring timely compensation and medical treatment in times of need. This move is aimed at protecting our farming workforce by expediting claims and encouraging employers to follow longstanding heat safety regulations.
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El Senador Dave Cortese (Demócrata por San José) emitió la siguiente declaración luego de ser nombrado Jefe Disciplinario de la Mayoría del Senado de California, un papel central para guiar las prioridades legislativas y garantizar la aprobación de legislación esencial.
Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) released the following statement after being named Majority Whip of the California Senate, a role central to guiding legislative priorities and ensuring the passage of critical legislation.
WHAT: State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) will attend a press conference on his SB 915 in Los Angeles with elected and union leaders from across California. Senator Cortese’s SB 915 empowers local governments to protect the public by governing autonomous vehicles.
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El Senado Estatal dio hoy un paso crucial para proteger a los estudiantes más vulnerables de California al aprobar por unanimidad la legislación del Senador Dave Cortese para prohibir las “sujeciones boca abajo” en las escuelas K-12.