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CT HB06313

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jaime Foster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation to discontinue lease agreements and freight rights with railroad companies operating freight trains
  • Termination permitted when a rail freight company fails to maintain minimum safety standards
  • Commissioner may also discontinue agreements when determining that a poorly maintained rail line constitutes a risk to public safety
  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to grant this new enforcement authority

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Discontinuation Of Lease Agreements With Rail Freight Companies.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation

1/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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