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2019 SESSION
HB 1789 Railroads; freight train crew size requirements, civil penalty.
Introduced by: Steve E. Heretick | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Railroads; crew size; civil penalty. Requires a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of railroad freight in the Commonwealth to operate with a crew of at least two individuals, unless such movement involves hostler service or utility employees in yard service. 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 or subsequent offense. The measure has a delayed effective date of October 1, 2019.
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- 12/27/18 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101233D
- 12/27/18 House: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 01/10/19 House: Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #2
- 01/15/19 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
- 02/05/19 House: Left in Commerce and Labor