Railroads; freight train crew requirements, civil penalty. (HB34)
Introduced By
Del. Steve Heretick (D-Portsmouth) with support from co-patron Del. Kelly Fowler (D-Virginia Beach)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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11/28/2017 | Committee |
11/28/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100717D |
11/28/2017 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/12/2018 | Impact statement from SCC (HB34) |
01/17/2018 | Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/18/2018 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 3-N) |
02/13/2018 | Left in Commerce and Labor |