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Relating to the operation of railroad trains by a crew of two or more persons, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions
Topics:Transportation
Same legislation: SF 248
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2019
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Railroad companies moving freight must have at least two employees working on a train or locomotive. If a company intentionally breaks this rule, they will have to pay fines that increase with each new offense. These penalties apply unless the train is only being moved for basic utility or maintenance services.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires a locomotive or railroad train operating on a railroad track in connection with the movement of freight to be operated by a crew consisting of at least two railroad employees. This requirement does not apply to the operation of a locomotive or railroad train in connection with a hostler service or utility service. The bill provides that a railroad company found guilty of willfully violating this requirement is subject to a penalty of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $500 and not more than $5,000 for a second offense, and not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. For purposes of determining whether a conviction is a first, second, or subsequent offense, the bill provides that only offenses committed within the three-year period prior to the most recent offense shall be considered. The bill takes effect days after enactment.
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