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Relating to the operation of railroad trains from sunset to sunrise, and making penalties applicable
Topics:Transportation
Where it is now
- 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
AI summary Railroad trains must show lighted lamps whenever they are running between sunset and sunrise. These lights cannot be used inside the cabin if they make it harder for the crew to see while they work. People who break this rule could face fines, and if someone gets hurt because of the violation, they may be able to collect extra money in court.1
Read the official explanation
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. 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.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 15, 2023. On February 23, 2023 it recommended passage. [].
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