HB 440

  • Virginia House Bill
  • 2020 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 03, 2020
  • Passed House Jan 22, 2020
  • Senate
  • Governor

Railroads; freight train crew size requirements, civil penalty.

Abstract

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, 2020.

Bill Sponsors (5)

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Feb 25, 2020

Senate

Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)

Jan 23, 2020

Senate

Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

Senate

Constitutional reading dispensed

Jan 22, 2020

House

Read third time and passed House (61-Y 37-N 1-A)

House

VOTE: Passage (61-Y 37-N 1-A)

Jan 21, 2020

House

Read second time and engrossed

Jan 20, 2020

House

Read first time

Jan 16, 2020

House

Reported from Labor and Commerce (13-Y 8-N)

Jan 08, 2020

House

Impact statement from SCC (HB440)

Jan 03, 2020

House

Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102226D

House

Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

Bill Text

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Impact statement from SCC (HB440) HTML

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