Relating to the operation of railroad trains from sunset to sunrise, and making penalties applicable

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Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2023
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 15, 2023
Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: House committee
Next: Passes the House
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Code chapter 327D provides for the regulation of carriers. This bill requires a railroad train to display lighted lamps when operated at any time from sunset to sunrise. However, displaying a lighted lamp is prohibited inside the cabin if such lamp would harm the vision of the engineer, conductor, brake operator, or any other member of the crew of a railroad train while operating the railroad train.1, “railroad train” means an engine or locomotive with or without cars coupled thereto, operated upon rails.

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5, a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 per violation.16, that such a violation result in treble damages, attorney fees, and costs.

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Senate subcommittee

Named February 15, 2023. On February 23, 2023 it recommended passage. [].

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Iowa Code it changes

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