SB345 - Enacts provisions requiring railroad trains or light engines operated in connection with carrying freight to have at least two qualified crew members

SB 345

Enacts provisions requiring railroad trains or light engines operated in connection with carrying freight to have at least two qualified crew members

Sponsor:

Beck

LR Number:

1253S.01I

Committee:

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety

Last Action:

2/23/2023 - Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

Journal Page:

S443

Title:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2023

Current Bill Summary

SB 345 - This act requires that a railroad train or light engine operated in connection with carrying freight shall have at least two qualified crew members, as defined in the act.

This requirement does not apply to helper services or hostler services, as defined in the act, or to movement of a train under 10 miles per hour for the purpose of loading or unloading freight.

Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a criminal offense as provided in the act.

This act is identical to HB 2620 (2022) and HB 1235 (2021).

ERIC VANDER WEERD

Amendments

No Amendments Found.