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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5917

SB 5917: Rail freight service

Restructuring statutes on state participation in rail freight service.

Summary

  • The rail freight service statute is modified and reorganized. The DOT is directed to establish criteria to better prioritize rail preservation projects under the Essential Rail Assistance Program.

From the House Bill Report (SB 5917), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedFeb 25, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 1993
  4. Passed HouseApr 8, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 6, 1993
Prime sponsor
Kathleen Drew (D-5)
Introduced
February 25, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
May 6, 1993
Session law
Chapter 224, Laws of 1993
Companion bill
HB 2049

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kathleen Drew (D-5)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Larry Vognild D-38Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 15, 1993
Version voted on: ESB 5917
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27001
Republican21000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 8, 1993
Version voted on: ESB 5917
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 19, 1993
Version voted on: ESB 5917
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24004
Republican20001
How each member voted
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History

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SB 5917 in other sessions

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