'Build It Right' bill aims to protect construction workers in Nashville newschannel5.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newschannel5.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
‘The last thing they’re thinking about is workers,’ says Metro Councilmember behind the effort The Tennessee Senate on Thursday passed a
bill that would preempt an effort underway in the Metro Council to boost worker safety at construction sites. The state House passed the bill late last month, meaning it now goes to Gov. Bill Lee. Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) said the goal of the legislation was “to maintain consistency across the state.” It would prohibit counties and other local governments from requiring contractors to:
• gather or disclose employee data
• adhere to health and safety standards that exceed existing state and federal regulations
Nashville Worker Safety Push 'Gutted' by New State Law nashvillescene.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nashvillescene.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.