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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 1845: Railroads/UTC regulation

Concerning the utilities and transportation commission's regulatory authority over railroads.

Summary

  • Requires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Develop a plan to consolidate and assume regulatory authority over railroad operations, programs, regulations, and safety to the maximum extent permitted by federal law; and (2) Consult with the department of transportation, the department of labor and industries, local authorities, federal agencies, and representatives from railroads and their labor…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Cindy Ryu (D-32)
Introduced
February 12, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
SB 5722

AN ACT Relating to the utilities and transportation commission's regulatory authority over railroads and the transfer and consolidation of all state railroad matters within the commission;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cindy Ryu (D-32)

15 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Larry Haler R-8Dean Takko D-19Chris Reykdal D-22Hans Zeiger R-25Derek Stanford D-1Kathy Haigh D-35John McCoy D-38Brian Blake D-19J.T. Wilcox R-2Hans Dunshee D-44Jessyn Farrell D-46Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Jan Angel R-26Laurie Jinkins D-27Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1845 in other sessions

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