Referred to the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee on February 3, 2020
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 26, 2020
Amendment offered by Sen. Curtis King (Yakima) (R) on March 6, 2020
Removes the provisions allowing the UTC to grant waivers for the 2 crew size requirements for other railroad carriers in certain situation and add that on the effective date, automatic waivers must be granted and remain in effect until ordered by the UTC.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 6, 2020
Amendment offered by Sen. Curtis King (Yakima) (R) on March 6, 2020
Exempts Class III railroad carriers operating on their roads while at a speed of twenty-five miles per hour or less from the 2 crewmember requirement.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 6, 2020
Amendment offered by Sen. Patty Kuderer (Bellevue) (D) on March 6, 2020
Striking amendment. Establishes minimum crew size requirements for freight and passenger trains and trains carrying hazardous materials.
? Creates exceptions to the requirements and increases monetary penalties for violations.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 6, 2020