2018 House Bill 5607

Expand state asbestos abatement regulations and requirements

Introduced in the House

Feb. 20, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To require background checks for contractors who bid on government asbestos abatement projects, and not hire any that have had criminal environmental law violations within the past five years. Hiring a firm with lesser violations would be subject to restrictions and a public hearing requirement.

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.