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ID H0053

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Gannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires railroads operating trains or locomotives in Idaho to maintain a minimum crew of 2 persons, with violations enforceable by the Public Utilities Commission
  • Exempts trains or locomotives engaged in helper services (assisting trains on grades) or hostling services (short-distance movement in railroad yards) from the 2-person crew requirement
  • Imposes civil penalties of not less than $1,000 for first violations and not more than $5,000 for second and subsequent violations within 3 years
  • Applies to Class I freight railroads, Class I railroads, and Class II railroads as defined in federal regulations (40 CFR 1033.901)
  • Makes railroad officers personally liable for violations in addition to the railroad entity itself

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 Ways & Means

1/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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