RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

The provided context does not include the substantive content or specific provisions of HB 173. The official abstract only states it is a "Short form bill relating to collective bargaining," and the recent actions describe only procedural steps (introduction, referral, and carry-over). Without details on what the bill changes or how it affects workers, employers, or labor processes, a factual policy summary cannot be generated. A proper summary requires the bill's text or a detailed description of its mechanisms, which are not included in the provided information.