SB 345 - Beck, Doug
Enacts provisions requiring railroad trains or light engines operated in connection with carrying freight to have at least two qualified crew members
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1253S.01I
Title
SB 345
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2023
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
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