SF1171

SF1171 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State rail safety inspectors number increase

Related bill: HF1708

AI Generated Summary

The bill S.F. No. 1171 proposes changes to the rail safety regulations in Minnesota. It suggests increasing the number of state rail safety inspectors from the current six inspectors to ten. Additionally, the bill includes a minor technical correction to the existing regulations. These changes aim to enhance the oversight and safety of rail operations within the state. Key elements in the bill enhance the powers of the commissioner in charge of rail safety, including the ability to subpoena records, inspect records at any time, and examine rail company employees under oath to better ensure compliance with safety standards.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation
February 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the investigative powers and duties of the commissioner under section 218.041.",
      "modified": [
        "Enhanced the scope and methods for investigation and data collection."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "218.041",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill addresses changes in the duties related to the state rail safety inspector program under section 219.015.",
      "modified": [
        "Increased number of rail safety inspectors and updated the management structure."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "219.015",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]