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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
Crossed Over
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Passed
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING RAILROAD SAFETY, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, REQUIRING CERTAIN RAILROADS TO OPERATE TRAINS IN A MANNER THAT MINIMIZES THE OBSTRUCTION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES AT HIGHWAY-RAIL CROSSINGS, AND, WHEN NECESSARY TO ALLOW AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE TO PASS, SEPARATE A TRAIN; AUTHORIZING A CREW MEMBER'S DESIGNATED UNION REPRESENTATIVE TO REQUEST INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN REPORTED INCIDENTS; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO IMPOSE FINES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; REQUIRING FINE REVENUE TO BE PAID TO THE TRANSIT AND RAIL DIVISION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF A PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEM; CREATING THE OFFICE OF RAIL SAFETY; CREATING THE COMMUNITY RAIL SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; ________ CREATING THE RAIL INDUSTRY SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill promotes transparency, accountability, and safety in railroad operations in Colorado. It requires railroads operating main lines in the state to report on the location and functionality of their wayside detector systems, which are used to identify potential equipment issues. The bill also requires railroads to operate trains in a manner that minimizes obstructions to emergency vehicles at highway-rail crossings, and allows for emergency vehicles to request the separation of trains to clear the crossing. Additionally, the bill creates the Office of Rail Safety, the Community Rail Safety Advisory Committee, and the Rail Industry Safety Advisory Committee to oversee and advise on rail safety in the state. The bill authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to impose fines for violations and create a fund to maintain and improve passenger rail system safety. The bill also requires railroads to coordinate with first responders on hazardous materials response and provide related training.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (58)
Andrew Boesenecker (D)*,
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Elisabeth Epps (D)*,
Tony Exum (D)*,
Meg Froelich (D)*,
Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D)*,
Mandy Lindsay (D)*,
Javier Mabrey (D)*,
Tisha Mauro (D)*,
Jennifer Parenti (D)*,
Kevin Priola (D)*,
Stephanie Vigil (D)*,
Faith Winter (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Shannon Bird (D),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Janet Buckner (D),
James Coleman (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Steve Fenberg (D),
Rhonda Fields (D),
Lorena García (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Tim Hernández (D),
Leslie Herod (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Julia Marvin (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),
David Ortiz (D),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Elizabeth Velasco (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Mary Young (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 05/10/2024)
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