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IN HB1025

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Bacon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Freight train carriers must operate trains with a crew of at least two (2) individuals who meet all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, effective July 1, 2017.

  • The requirement does not apply to trains or light engines operated by engine hostlers or utility employees.

  • Violations incur 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 immediately preceding violation.

  • All civil penalties collected are deposited into the industrial rail service fund, which funds railroad loans, rehabilitation grants, rail planning activities, and high-speed rail development.

  • Amends IC 8-3-1.7-2 to add IC 8-3-2-17 as a new section and update the industrial rail service fund's revenue sources.

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 Arnold added as coauthor

1/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Roads and Transportation1/4/2017

Full Bill Text

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