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S2913Introduced in the Senate

Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.

Passed

Introduced by Lammis Vargas, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY - Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 8, 2026

69

Yes

0

No

6

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/12/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Corporations

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  10. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

  11. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)

  12. House passed in concurrence

  13. Transmitted to Governor

  14. Signed by Governor

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