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OH SB116
Bill
Status
3/9/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bob Gibbs
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to hear complaints from property owners or local authorities about railroads' failure to maintain crossing areas, vegetation removal, and grade crossing conditions under sections 4955.20, 4955.21, 4955.36, and 5561.16.
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Establishes a two-tier forfeiture system: up to $10,000 per violation for general noncompliance with PUC orders, and up to $2,500 per violation specifically for crossing maintenance and vegetation removal violations.
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Creates the grade crossing protection fund to receive forfeitures collected for crossing-related violations and motor fuel tax revenue, used to fund public share of grade crossing hazard reduction and PUC administrative costs.
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Requires railroads to complete necessary construction, repair, or maintenance within 45 calendar days of receiving a PUC order, unless good cause is shown for delay.
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Updates language throughout railroad regulations to replace outdated contact positions (station agents, section foremen) with current titles (division engineers, roadmasters, track supervisors).
Legislative Description
To authorize the Public Utilities Commission to hear complaints regarding a railroad's failure to properly sustain certain areas near its tracks and to authorize forfeiture for noncompliance and to update certain provisions of law governing railroads.
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Last Action
Passed 3rd Consideration House
3/9/2010