to report out SB 173 with recommendation.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 173 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050 before the committee: HB 5046 (Rep. Howell) A bill to allow local governments and certain authorities to withhold payment under certain conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement project; to provide for mandatory contract conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects; to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local officials. HB 5047 (Rep. Garrett) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 5519 and 5519a. HB 5048 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519b. HB 5049 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. HB 5050 (Rep. Howell) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. Mike Goschka, representing Representative Howell's Office, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. Representative Sowerby testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. MaryAnn Dolehanty, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. Karen Kajiya-Mills, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050, but did not wish to speak: Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Michael Ruddock, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.