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SB723 • 2025

Requires that trains have a minimum of two crew members.

Requires that trains have a minimum of two crew members.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Gorsek,, Representative Nathanson, Senator Pham,, Weber,, Representative Ruiz,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-05-19 Senate

    Work Session held.

  3. 2025-04-08 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  4. 2025-03-03 Senate

    Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be returned to President's desk for referral. Referred to Transportation by order of the President.

  5. 2025-03-03 Senate

    Referred to Transportation.

  6. 2025-02-25 Senate

    Work Session held.

  7. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  8. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act requires trains to have a crew of at least two unless a federal exception exists. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1).
Requires that trains have a minimum of two crew members. Provides exceptions.
Imposes civil penalties for violation.
Makes violation a Class D violation, punishable by a maximum fine of $250.
Relating to: Relating to two-person crew member requirements on trains.
Current location: In Senate Committee