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NE LB128

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel McKeon

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the Nebraska Public Service Commission's authority to investigate all railroad accidents resulting in loss of life or injury to any person or property, removing previous limitations

  • Eliminates the restriction that only applied mandatory reporting to accidents involving non-railroad employees at crossings or involving explosions, fires, or noxious fumes

  • Requires railroad corporations to report covered accidents to the commission within 24 hours by writing or telephone

  • Mandates railroads provide the commission a copy of the same report submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration

  • Removes the requirement that the commission must promptly investigate and file reports on accidents, making commission investigations discretionary rather than mandatory

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to the investigation of railroad accidents

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Telecommunications1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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