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Committee advances 'Brady and Joe' safety bill requiring scuba certification for lake weed removal work
Summary
After testimony from the families of two workers who drowned, the committee advanced Senate File 1346, which would add worker‑safety requirements and require scuba certification for employees who use scuba gear for aquatic plant management. An amendment to mandate minimum equipment was adopted.
The Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee advanced Senate File 1346 on March 6, 2025 after emotional testimony from the families of two men who died while performing aquatic plant management with scuba equipment. The bill would add worker‑safety requirements to the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) permitting process for aquatic plant management and require anyone using scuba gear for that work to hold at least an open‑water scuba certification from a nationally recognized training provider.
Why it matters: Testimony from relatives described two recent drownings that committee members said were preventable. The bill’s supporters told the committee that the…
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