IA HF494

Requires locomotives and railroad trains operated by Class I rail carriers (revenue greater than $1,053,709,560) or Class II rail carriers (revenue between $47,299,851 and $1,053,709,560) to be operated by a crew of at least two qualified railroad employees when moving passengers or freight

Establishes a "schedule three" penalty for first-time violations, ranging from $500 to $1,000

Imposes a "schedule five" penalty for second or subsequent offenses, with fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 for a second offense and $5,000 to $10,000 for third or subsequent offenses

Only offenses committed within a three-year period prior to the most recent offense are considered when determining whether a conviction is a first, second, or subsequent violation