BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5098: Flammable train speed limits

Concerning high hazard flammable train speed limits in certain urban areas.

Summary

Clarifies the authority of the Utility and Transportation Commission (UTC) and first class cities in regard to setting train speeds.
Authorizes the UTC and first class cities to seek a preemption waiver from the United States Department of Transportation for a speed limit reduction for HHFTs.
Allows a first class city to request that the UTC exercise its authority in the regulation of rail speed limits on the city's behalf.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5098), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to high hazard flammable train speed limits in certain urban areas;

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

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

SB 5098 (2025–26) Weapons in certain areas · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5098 (2023–24) Down syndrome/abortion · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5098 (2021–22) Public records exemptions · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5098 (2019–20) Public defense funding · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5098 (2015–16) Child care reporting · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5098 (2013–14) Wireless communications · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5098 (2011–12) Exempting personal info · Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2011
SB 5098 (2009–10) Ballot title information · Did not pass · died in committee