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HB34

Railroads; freight train crew requirements, civil penalty.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Steve Heretick (D)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Railroads; crew size.

Requires a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of railroad freight in the Commonwealth that shares the same rail corridor as a high-speed passenger or commuter train to operate with a crew of at least two individuals. Localities are prohibited from adopting an ordinance, order, or resolution in conflict with this requirement. The State Corporation Commission shall have discretion to fine a person willfully violating this requirement an amount not to exceed $500 for a first offense and an amount not to exceed $1,000 for a second offense or a subsequent offense. The measure has a sunset clause that provides that it will expire on the fifth day following the date that the Federal Railroad Administration issues a rule requiring two-person train crews on crude oil trains and establishing minimum crew size standards for most main line freight and passenger rail operations. The measure has a delayed effective date of October 1, 2018. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 11/28/2017 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100717D
  • 11/28/2017 - House: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
  • 01/12/2018 - House: Impact statement from SCC (HB34)
  • 01/17/2018 - House: Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #1
  • 01/18/2018 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 3-N)
  • 02/13/2018 - House: Left in Commerce and Labor

Full text and vote history:

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