HB 2283 Virginia House of Delegates · 2021 Regular Session

Railroads; freight train crew size requirements, civil penalty.

Summary
Railroads; crew size; civil penalty. Requiresa train or light engine used in connection with the movement of railroadfreight in the Commonwealth to operate with a crew of at least two individuals, unless such movement involves hostler service or utilityemployees in yard service. The State Corporation Commission shallhave discretion to fine a person willfully violating this requirementan amount not to exceed $500 for a first offense and an amount notto exceed $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense. The measurehas a delayed effective date of October 1, 2021.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2021
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Introduced Jan 15, 2021 Last action Feb 5, 2021
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Jan 15, 2021
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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Jan 15, 2021
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 21102594D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jeion Ward
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