Mechanics' liens; right to withhold payment.

Mechanics' liens; right to withhold payment.Specifies that the use of funds paid to a general contractor or subcontractorand used by such contractor or subcontractor before paying all amountsdue for labor performed or material furnished gives rise to a civilcause of action for a party who is owed such funds. The bill furtherspecifies that such cause of action does not affect a contractor'sor subcontractor's right to withhold payment for failure to properlyperform labor or furnish materials and that any contractual provision that allows a party to withhold funds due on one contract for allegedclaims or damages due on another contract is void as against publicpolicy.