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MN HF4323

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Luke Frederick

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Requires railroads operating trains or light engines for freight movement to maintain a minimum crew size of two individuals
  • Exempts hostler services and utility employees from the minimum crew requirement
  • Imposes escalating civil fines for willful violations: $250-$1,000 for first offense, $1,000-$5,000 for second offense within three years, and $5,000-$10,000 for third or subsequent offense within three years
  • Fines must be recovered through civil action before a county judge in the county where the violation occurs
  • Takes effect 30 days following final enactment

Legislative Description

Rail carrier minimum crew size required, and penalties imposed.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

3/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law3/28/2022
Transportation Finance and Policy3/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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