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MN SF1203
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
David Dibble
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 174.632 to add new subsection (d) establishing requirements for the Commissioner of Transportation regarding passenger rail projects
- Commissioner must preserve all railroad employee rights under six specified federal laws when undertaking or contracting for planning, construction, operation, or maintenance of passenger rail track, facilities, and services
- Federal laws covered include the Railway Labor Act, Federal Employers' Liability Act, railroad retirement and unemployment insurance administered by the Railroad Retirement Board, Americans with Disabilities Act, Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970, and Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970
- Effective the day following final enactment
Legislative Description
Railroad passenger service construction and maintenance employee rights federal law compliance requirement
Last Action
Author added Sieben
4/26/2011
Committee Referrals
Transportation4/14/2011
Full Bill Text
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