2018 House Bill 5596

Expand state asbestos abatement regulations and requirements

Introduced in the House

Feb. 20, 2018

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 that has any outstanding claims or unresolved environmental violations.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Nov. 28, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.