Loading chat...

OK HB1914

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Arturo Alonso-Sandoval

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires railroads operating on main tracks or branch lines in Oklahoma to carry physical manifest documents, current Emergency Response Guide, and current 49 CFR Part 240 and 242 certificates while operating trains

  • Mandates that conductors, engineers, railroad management, and transit employees operating trains carry tangible (physical, non-electronic) railroad identification with Federal Railroad Administration certification

  • Establishes civil penalties of $2,500 to $10,000 per violation, with separate violations occurring each day of non-compliance, and up to $250,000 for grossly negligent violations or repeated violations causing death or injury

  • Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assess penalties and requires notice of violations be communicated through at least two separate means including email, telephone, U.S. mail, or text message

  • Directs all collected penalty amounts to be deposited in the Oklahoma Railroad Maintenance Revolving Fund and becomes effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Railroads; defining terms; requiring certain documents and identification to operate a train; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/4/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available