IA SF 245

Author

Tom Shipley
1007 E Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50319
515.281.3371
tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
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Bill Text

Category

Rail

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State

IA

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Summary

Requires class I and II railroad carriers to install positive train control systems on main lines and lines used to move hazardous materials.

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Issue

Follows federal law to ensure that the railroad upon which the corporations trains operate and every train controlled by the corporation, including trains controlled by an agent of the corporation, is equipped with and makes use of a PTC system.

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Notes

Dead.

History

02/08/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.
02/21/2023 Subcommittee reassigned.
02/23/2023 Subcommittee reassigned.
02/23/2023 Subcommittee recommends passage.
03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.