RAIL CARRIER SAFETY
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the distance that rail carriers are required to clear view obstructions along their right of way if the associated rail crossing is on a section of track where train speeds may exceed 80 mph. Requires rail carriers to place signs alerting train operators to upcoming farm private crossings along stretches of track where train speeds may exceed 80 mph.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2013
Last action Jan 13, 2015
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 13, 2015
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 22, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 19, 2013
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Special Issues (ST)
Feb 7, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Transportation
Jan 30, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John M. Sullivan
DDemocratic
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