2023 Regular SessionMaryland Legislature

HB352: Railroad Company - Movement of Freight - Required Crew

Legislative Summary

Prohibiting a train or light engine used in the movement of freight in the same rail corridor as a high-speed passenger or commuter train from being operated in the State unless it has at least two crew members; and establishing a penalty for a first offense of a $500 fine and for subsequent offenses within a 3-year period, a fine of $1,000 for each offense.

Bill History

1/26/2023
First Reading Environment and Transportation
House of Delegates
1/27/2023
Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
House of Delegates
3/6/2023
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
House of Delegates
3/7/2023
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
House of Delegates
3/9/2023
Third Reading Passed (107-28)
House of Delegates
3/10/2023
Referred Finance
Senate

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading Passed
3/9/2023
107
Yea
28
Nay
1
Not Voting
4
Absent
Result: PASSED