Prohibits railroads from operating a train that exceeds 7,500 feet in length, unless the exceeded length is by the Utilities and Transportation Commission. Establishes fines..

Prohibits railroads from operating a train that exceeds 7,500 feet in length in the state, unless the operation of a train that exceeds this length maximum is approved by an order issued by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC).

Authorizes the UTC to evaluate whether to authorize railroad carrier requests to operate trains that exceed 7,500 feet in length on specified routes up to a maximum of 10,000 feet in length, provided additional crew members are assigned to the train.

Sets fines for railroads that violate restrictions on the operation of trains longer than 7,500 feet to fines of at least $25,000 for a first offense; $250,000 for a second offense; and for each offense thereafter, a fine double that of the fine for the preceding offense.

Permits the UTC to reduce fines for violating restrictions on the operation of trains longer than 7,500 feet for Class III railroad carriers (typically shortline railroads) that are not owned by Class I railroads.

Dead.

02/20/2023 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.
02/21/2023 Hearing in the House Committee on Transportation.
02/23/2023 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation.
02/25/2023 Referred to House Committee on Rules to review.
03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.