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OH HB551
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Robert Hagan
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AI Summary
- Requires freight trains and light engines to have a minimum crew of at least two individuals operating in connection with the movement of freight
- Prohibits railroad superintendents, trainmasters, and other employees from ordering or requiring freight trains to operate with crews smaller than two individuals
- Excludes hostler service and utility employees from the crew requirement
- Establishes civil penalties for violations: $250-$1,000 for first violation, $1,000-$5,000 for second violation within three years, and $5,000-$10,000 for third or subsequent violations within three years
- Attorney General may bring civil action to collect penalties at the request of the Public Utilities Commission, with all collected penalties deposited to the Public Utilities Fund
Legislative Description
To require the crews of freight trains to consist of at least two individuals.
Freight train crews-at least two individuals
Last Action
To Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security
5/19/2014
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