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MN SF918

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ann Rest

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Class I and Class II railroads must operate trains and locomotives in Minnesota with a minimum crew of two individuals when used for freight or passenger movement
  • Exceptions apply to hostling and helper operations, remote control locomotives in yards, and operations governed by Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 218, subpart B
  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor with fines of at least $250 for a first-time violation and $1,000 for subsequent violations
  • Effective August 1, 2016, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date
  • Creates new statute in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 219

Legislative Description

Railroad trains with freight two-person crew requirement

Last Action

Second reading

3/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2015
Transportation and Public Safety2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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