Senate panel advances Sullivan bill to require local verification of contractors' workers' compensation coverage, 3–2
A Senate committee advanced Senator Sullivan’s bill standardizing workers’ compensation verification by directing local governments to use the CDLE verification tool. Supporters said it protects workers; opponents warned it would impose unfunded burdens that could delay permitting and raise housing costs.
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Senator Sullivan’s measure to standardize proof-of-workers’ compensation verification across local governments cleared the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee on a 3–2 vote after hours of testimony and two sponsor amendments.
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