Legislation

Title: Railroads - Safety Requirements (Maryland Railway Safety Act of 2024)
Sponsored by: Delegate Stein
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing requirements and prohibitions related to the operation of railroads in the State, including provisions related to the size of the crew, wayside detectors, and investigations by railroad labor union representatives; and requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to establish and maintain a database regarding the transportation of hazardous materials and waste by rail in the State.

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Original:: Environment and Transportation Click to view Recorded Media

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Details

Cross-filed with: SB1060

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/09/2024 Legislative Date 2/09/2024 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Railroads - Safety Requirements (Maryland Railway Safety Act of 2024) Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/12/2024 Legislative Date 2/12/2024 Action Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/09/2024	2/09/2024	First Reading Environment and Transportation
			Text - First - Railroads - Safety Requirements (Maryland Railway Safety Act of 2024)
House	2/12/2024	2/12/2024	Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.

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