Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY
What it does
Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1606/16/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)Minor
- May 2805/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrenceMinor
- May 2605/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- May 1505/15/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentMinor
- May 1205/12/2026 House read and passedPassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- May 105/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/12/2026)Minor
- Apr 2804/28/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
- Mar 303/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- Feb 2302/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
- Feb 1902/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Feb 1102/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House CorporationsIntroduced