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AR HB1549
Bill
Status
Passed
3/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Craig Christiansen
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AI Summary
- Adds Arkansas Code 23-12-514 establishing standard identification requirements for railroad employees involved in railroad accidents or incidents
- Allows Federal Railroad Administration-certified conductors, engineers, and railroad managers to present FRA certification instead of a driver's license for identification purposes to law enforcement or safety officers
- Defines "railroad accident or incident" as a collision or impact involving pedestrians, motor vehicles, or animals along the state railroad system that results in death, injury, or property damage
- Declares an emergency effective upon Governor approval, veto expiration, or veto override to establish uniform identification standards between law enforcement and railroad employees
- Approved by Governor on March 14, 2019
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Railroad Employees; To Clarify The Identification Required Of A Railroad Employee Involved In A Railroad Accident Or Incident; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1549 is now Act 467
3/14/2019
Committee Referrals
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/28/2019
Public Transportation2/21/2019
Full Bill Text
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