Loading chat...
AL HB279
Bill
Status
3/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Craig Ford
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Requires all railroad trains operated in Alabama to have a crew consisting of at least one qualified engineer and one qualified conductor.
-
Defines "qualified employee" as a person who has completed all required training and testing programs per railroad standards and Part 240, Chapter II, Subtitle B of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
-
Establishes criminal penalties of $250 to $1,000 for willful violations of the crew requirement.
-
Exempts the requirement from application if it conflicts with Federal Railroad Administration regulations or orders.
-
Becomes effective 30 days after passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Railroads, qualified employees required to operate railroad train in this state, criminal penalties
Railroads
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
3/12/2015