2019 House Bill 5050

Expand state asbestos abatement regulations and requirements

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

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 and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 5, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

June 10, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then 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