HOUSE REPUBLICAN STAFF ANALYSIS Bill: Senate File 2290 Committee: Transportation Floor Manager: Rep. Landon Date: March 18, 2014 Staff: Brittany Telk (1-3452)
House Committee: House Floor: Senate Floor: Governor:
PASSED on March 11: (19-0-2) PASSED on March 3: (48-0)
Railroad Operator Identification This bill provides that railroad train operator is not required to provide a driver’s license to a law enforcement officer in instances involving the operation of a train.
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Section by Section Analysis Section 1 – Railroad employee credentials This section provides that a locomotive or railroad train operator or crew member is not required to provide a driver’s license to a law enforcement officer in connection with the operation of the locomotive or railroad train.
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