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After refinery explosions, California lawmakers move to preserve safety rules

The measure would codify workers’ rights to refuse dangerous work, join safety reviews and report hazards anonymously after a 2024 settlement.

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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are advancing an effort to preserve oil refinery safety rules that were designed to prevent fires, explosions and other catastrophes despite industry opposition.  The union-backed proposal, Senate Bill 966, would enshrine existing worker protections into state law as California regulators move […]

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After refinery explosions, California lawmakers move to preserve safety rules

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are advancing an effort to preserve oil refinery safety rules that were designed to prevent fires, explosions and other catastrophes despite industry opposition.  The union-backed proposal, Senate Bill 966, would enshrine existing worker protections into state law as California regulators move […]

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Cal Matters broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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