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IN HB1022
Bill
Status
1/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Bacon
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AI Summary
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Freight train carriers must operate trains with a minimum crew of at least two individuals who meet all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
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Violations are subject to tiered civil penalties: $500 for a first violation, $2,000 for a second violation within three years, and $7,500 for a third or subsequent violation within three years of the preceding violation.
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Section exempts operations by engine hostlers and utility employees from the minimum crew requirement.
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Civil penalties collected from violations are deposited into the industrial rail service fund, which supports railroad loans, infrastructure grants, and rail planning activities.
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Effective date is July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Minimum crew size. Provides that the crew of a freight train must consist of at least two individuals. Imposes penalties for violations of the minimum crew requirement. Deposits the penalties in the industrial rail service fund.
Last Action
Representative Forestal added as coauthor
1/12/2015