2020 Senate Bill 1258 / Public Act 339

Exempt critical energy infrastructure workers from certain epidemic requirements

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

To exempt employees deemed to be "essential critical energy infrastructure workers" from a ban on reporting to work after close contact with an individual with a positive COVID test, or if they show symptoms of the disease.

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 16, 2020

Amendment offered

To clarify which definition of COVID-19 and its symptoms is used in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To include employees deemed to be "essential critical energy infrastructure workers," and state health department employees involved in administering and enforcing coronavirus restrictions and mandates, in a list of professions exempt from a ban on reporting to work after close contact with an individual with a positive COVID test, or if they show symptoms of the disease. The bill would also give the director of the state health department the authority to add more exempt categories.

Received in the House

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 21, 2020

Passed in the House 92 to 8 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2020