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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5722: 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 Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Hasegawa (D-11)
Introduced
February 12, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
HB 1845

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: Bob Hasegawa (D-11)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Senator R-18Steve Litzow R-41Senator D-35Steve Hobbs D-44Andy Billig D-3

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. First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5722 in other sessions

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