Introduced
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To exempt employees deemed to be "essential critical energy infrastructure workers" from a ban on reporting to work after close contact with an individual with a positive COVID test, or if they show symptoms of the disease.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amendment offered
To clarify which definition of COVID-19 and its symptoms is used in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)
To include employees deemed to be "essential critical energy infrastructure workers," and state health department employees involved in administering and enforcing coronavirus restrictions and mandates, in a list of professions exempt from a ban on reporting to work after close contact with an individual with a positive COVID test, or if they show symptoms of the disease. The bill would also give the director of the state health department the authority to add more exempt categories.
Passed in the House 92 to 8 (details)
