Allowable train lengths.
This bill limits train lengths in Wyoming to 8,500 feet or the shortest passing track/siding length on any route, whichever is shorter, and prohibits trains from routinely blocking intersections for over 10 minutes. Railroad companies operating in Wyoming must comply with these rules, facing fines of $500-$1,000 per foot for exceeding limits, or up to $250,000 for gross negligence causing injury. Penalties collected are deposited into the state highway fund. The law takes effect July 1, 2023.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2023
Last action Feb 7, 2023
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Feb 7, 2023
Committee
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4
lower
Feb 3, 2023
Committee
H07 - Corporations:Do Pass Failed 1-6-0-2-0
lower
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ken Chestek
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Rothfuss
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Gierau
DDemocratic
Co
Ryan Berger
RRepublican
Co
Sandy Newsome
RRepublican
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