Bill > HB1500

This bill establishes new definitions and identification requirements for railroad employees involved in accidents or incidents in Oklahoma. Specifically, the bill defines key terms such as "FRA-certified conductor" and "FRA-certified engineer" as railroad employees licensed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and "railroad accident or incident" as accidents involving persons, vehicles, or animals related to railroad operations. The bill's primary provision changes identification protocols for railroad employees during accidents, stipulating that they will no longer be required to show a driver's license to law enforcement or safety officers. Instead, railroad employees must provide their FRA certification: FRA-certified conductors and engineers will show their specific FRA certification, and railroad management will also present their FRA certification. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the immediate importance of these regulatory changes for public safety and railroad operations.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1500&Session=2600