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SB 2293 - Requires Rail Safety Report - North Dakota Key Vote

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Title: Requires Rail Safety Report

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report on rail safety.

Highlights:

  • Requires the director of the Department of Transportation to submit a report on rail safety to a committee that is to be designated by the legislative management (Sec. 1).
  • Requires the report to include certain information, including, but not limited to, the following information (Sec. 1):
    • A review of current railroad conditions, including crossings and rail lines;
    • A review of train speeds;
    • A review of emergency response procedures; and
    • A review of tank car specifications.

NOTE: THIS IS A SECOND READING VOTE TO END DEBATE ON THE BILL AND ADVANCE IT TO THE THIRD READING IN WHICH AN UP-OR-DOWN VOTE FOR PASSAGE WILL OCCUR ONLY IF VOTES CHANGE OR THE THIRD READING OCCURS ON A DIFFERENT LEGISLATIVE DAY.

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