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ID H0130

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 62-306 to clarify railroad company responsibilities for constructing and maintaining railroad grade crossings where state or county highways cross railroads at grade
  • Requires railroad companies to construct and maintain the crossing area between the rails and extending at least 2 feet outside the outer rails at their own expense
  • Mandates the crossing surface be planked or surfaced with suitable material for the full width of the traveled way including shoulders, maintained in smooth and firm condition at all times
  • Allows public agencies and railroad companies to mutually agree that the railroad company install higher quality materials, with the public agency paying only the cost difference above the railroad company's standard installation using public funds

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding construction and maintenance of railroad grade crossings.

TRANSPORTATION

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense

2/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense2/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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