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OH HB551

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Robert Hagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

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

Full Bill Text

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