MD HB 352

Author

Dana Stein
251 Taylor House Office Building, 6 Bladen St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3527
dana.stein@house.state.md.us
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Bill Text

Category

Rail

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State

MD

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Summary

Requires two crew members for freight train being operated in same rail corridor as high-speed or passenger commuter train.

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Issue

Prohibiting a train or light engine used in the movement of freight in the same rail corridor as a high-speed passenger or commuter train from being operated in the State unless it has at least two crew members; and establishing a penalty for a first offense of a $500 fine and for subsequent offenses within a 3-year period, a fine of $1,000 for each offense.

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Notes

Dead. Same as SB 915.

History

01/26/2023 First reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Environment and Transportation.
03/06/2023 Favorable report by House Committee on Environment and Transportation.
03/07/2023 Passed second reading in House.
03/09/2023 Third reading. Passed House.
03/10/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
04/10/2023 Died upon adjournment.