MD SB 915
Author
Arthur Ellis
301 James Senate Office Building 11 Bladen Street410-841-3616 | 301-858-3616 Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3616 Fax | 301-858-3682
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3616
arthur.ellis@senate.state.md.us
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Bill Text
Category
Rail
State
MD
Summary
Requires two crew members for freight train being operated in same rail corridor as high-speed or passenger commuter train.
Issue
Prohibits 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.
Notes
Dead. Same as HB 352.
History
02/15/2023 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules.
02/23/2023 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
03/03/2023 Hearing scheduled for 3/21/23 in Senate Committee on Finance.
04/10/2024 Died upon adjournment.