Sets a minimum crew size of two to operate freight rail. Sets fines for willful violations that increase with repeat offenses.

Establishes that a railroad must not operate a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight unless it has a crew of a minimum of two individuals. Does not apply to hostler services or utility employees.

Provides that any railroad that willfully violates this section must pay a fine of not less than $250 or more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 for a second offense committed within three years of the first offense, and not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense committed within three years of the first offense. Fines prescribed in this section must be recovered in a civil action before a judge of the county in which the violation occurs.

Carries-over to 2024. Same as SF 1417.

02/06/2023 Introduction and first reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.
02/20/2023 House Committee report recommends adoption as amended. Re-referred to House Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.
03/09/2023 Committee report recommends adoption as amended.
03/09/2023 Second reading in House.
05/22/2023 Returned to House Committee on Judiciary, Finance and Civil Law upon interim adjournment.