BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 3052

HB 3052: Train speeds

Introducing federal law preemption in regulating train speeds.

Summary

Clarifies that the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has the authority to regulate railway train speeds within the limits of cities and towns and at grade crossings only to the extent that its authority is not preempted by federal law.
Makes speed limits fixed by the UTC prior to the effective date of this act but without a finding of an "essentially local safety hazard" of no force or effect.
Requires notice from the railroad company or government agency or jurisdiction and potentially a hearing with the UTC prior to increasing operating speeds.
Limits a railroad company or government agency or jurisdiction providing no more than five notices in any 60-day period.

From the House Bill Report (HB 3052), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to the jurisdiction of regulating train speeds;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 6, 2006Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 3052)
Feb 6, 2006Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 2, 2006TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 3052)
Feb 2, 2006TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 2, 2006TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 18, 2006First reading, referred to Transportation.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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