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OK SB357

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Boren

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires railroad operators carrying freight in Oklahoma to maintain physical copies of the cargo manifest, Emergency Response Guidebook, and crew identification cards aboard each train.

  • Defines "Emergency Response Guidebook" as the manual published by the U.S. Department of Transportation for use during transportation incidents involving hazardous materials or dangerous goods.

  • Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to issue citations for violations with fines ranging from $250-$1,000 for first offense, $1,000-$5,000 for second offense within 3 years, and $5,000-$10,000 for third or subsequent offense within 3 years.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Railroads; requiring physical copies of certain items to be placed aboard trains. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Rosecrants (principal House author)

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Aeronautics and Transportation2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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