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ID H0541

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires railroads operating trains or locomotives in Idaho to maintain a minimum crew of two persons, with penalties enforced by the public utilities commission
  • Exempts trains or locomotives engaged in helper services (connecting a locomotive to assist with grades) or hostling services (short-distance movement in railroad yards) from the two-person crew requirement
  • Imposes civil penalties of not less than $1,000 for the first violation and not more than $5,000 for second and subsequent violations within three years
  • Applies to class I freight railroads, class I railroads, and class II railroads as defined in federal regulations (40 CFR 1033.901)
  • Holds both the railroad company and its officers liable for violations

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding crew requirements for trains or locomotives.

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Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense

2/12/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense2/12/2018

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