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Committee amends bill to recognize utility linemen as first responders during declared emergencies
Summary
The committee amended AB 5079 to expand the definition of first responders to include electrical and utility workers during weather-related states of emergency and to add water service references; supporters said the change improves access and coordination in disaster response.
The Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee amended and released AB 5079 on June 25 to recognize electrical linemen and other utility workers as first responders during weather-related states of emergency. The amendment replaces the defined term "first responder lineman" with "first responder electrical lineman or first responder utility worker" and expands coverage to include water service.
Blaine Martiak of Local 456 and…
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