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S561Introduced in the Senate

To streamline permitting for rail electrification

Introduced

Introduced by Brendan Crighton, District 03-ESS

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Official description

For legislation to streamline permitting for rail electrification. Environment and Natural Resources.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see S3036

April 2, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

  2. House concurred

  3. Discharged to the Joint Committee on Transportation

  4. House concurred

  5. Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2

  6. Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026

  7. Accompanied a new draft, see S3036

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