Minimum Two-person Crew On Freight Trains
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that a common carrier engaged in the transportation of property by railroad have at least two crew members aboard a freight train while the freight train is moving.
Bill Summary:
Public utilities commission - railroads - freight trains - number of crew members required - exemptions - definitions - fines. The act requires a common carrier engaged in the transportation of property by railroad to have at least 2 crew members aboard a railroad train or light engine operated in connection with carrying freight while the railroad train or light engine is moving. A violation of the requirement is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $250 to $1,000 for a first offense, $1,000 to $5,000 for a second offense committed within 3 years, or $5,000 to $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense committed within 3 years.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2019 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt Amendment L.005. The chair ruled that the amendment does not fit under the title of the bill. | This motion was withdrawn. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 19-1034 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 19-1034, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2019 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
39
AYE
23
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/04/2019 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
49
AYE
13
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 02/05/2019 | Third Reading | BILL |
39
AYE
23
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2019 | Third Reading | BILL |
19
AYE
15
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 02/22/2019 | Committee of the Whole | COW * (.001) |
15
AYE
19
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2019 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/11/2019 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/11/2019 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 03/08/2019 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/04/2019 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 03/01/2019 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 02/28/2019 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over to 03/01/2019 |
| 02/25/2019 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/22/2019 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 02/19/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/07/2019 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
| 02/05/2019 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/04/2019 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 01/30/2019 | House | House Committee on Transportation & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/04/2019 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Local Government |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2019 | 45 | Minimum Two-person Crew On Freight Trains |