2019 House Bill 5046

Expand state asbestos abatement regulations and requirements

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To require contracts for government asbestos abatement projects to have a provision allowing payment to be withheld from an asbestos abatement or demolition contractor who has any outstanding claims or unresolved environmental violations.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 5, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

June 10, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 22, 2020

Passed in the House 99 to 9 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality