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MN HF2986
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mike Sundin
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 219.015 to establish state rail safety inspection program requirements for enforcement of railroad safety provisions under chapters 218 and 219
- Requires state rail safety inspectors to conduct investigations using procedures established by the commissioner before enforcing safety provisions covering main line, auxiliary, yard, or industry track; track support structures; drainage; clearance conditions; obstructions; walkways; lighting; and general yard conditions
- Mandates the state rail safety inspection program supply inspectors with measurement tools required to properly inspect and analyze railroad safety provisions
- Requires the commissioner to establish a standardized complaint process to receive and investigate noncompliance reports, with urgent or emergency reports communicated through expedited means determined by the commissioner
- Requires the commissioner to promptly convey substantiated noncompliance reports to the respective rail carrier and investigate and enforce violations using powers under section 218.041, while allowing reporting parties or safety representatives to receive investigative conclusions and corrective actions as determined by the commissioner
Legislative Description
State rail safety inspection program requirements established.
Last Action
Second reading
4/28/2020
Committee Referrals
Labor2/19/2020
Transportation Finance and Policy2/11/2020
Full Bill Text
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