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MI HR0281

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

David LaGrand

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expresses Michigan Legislature support for the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule requiring a minimum two-person crew on all American trains
  • Cites national studies demonstrating that multiple on-board crew members provide broad safety benefits, including mitigation of accidents from distraction and fatigue
  • Notes that automated technology such as Positive Train Control systems cannot substitute for on-board crew members to address unexpected problems
  • States virtually all North American trains are already operated by crews of at least two individuals, making the economic impact of the proposed rule minimal
  • Directs the resolution be filed with the United States Department of Transportation as formal comments supporting the proposed federal rule

Legislative Description

A resolution to support the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed ruling requiring American trains to be operated by a minimum crew of two.

Federal Railroad Administration

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform

4/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform4/28/2016

Full Bill Text

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