Mississippi Legislature

1997 Regular Session

House Bill 1630

[Introduced] [Passed House] [Sent to Governor]

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History of Actions

Background

Title

Description: Railroads; clarify duties of MDOT with regard to enforcement of safety regulations.

History of Actions:

101/20/97(H)Referred To Transportation
201/30/97(H)Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
302/11/97(H)Amended
402/11/97(H)Passed As Amended
502/14/97(H)Transmitted To Senate
602/17/97(S)Referred To Highways and Transportation
702/26/97(S)Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
803/05/97(S)Amended
903/05/97(S)Passed As Amended
1003/06/97(S)Returned For Concurrence
1103/18/97(H)Concurred in Amend From Senate
1203/21/97(H)Enrolled Bill Signed
1303/25/97(S)Enrolled Bill Signed
1403/25/97Due From Governor 03/31/97
1503/31/97Approved by Governor

Background Information:

Effective datePassage
DispositionLaw
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
3/5ths vote requiredNo
Chapter number500

House Committee:

Senate Committee:

Principal Author: Stevens

Additional Author: Compretta

Code Sections: A 065-0001-0002, A 065-0001-0173

Title: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 65-1-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO RAILROADS AND RAILROAD SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 65-1-173, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE RAILROAD INSPECTORS EMPLOYED BY THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO ENTER UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY UPON WHICH A RAILROAD FACILITY IS CONNECTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING INSPECTIONS, INVESTIGATIONS AND SURVEILLANCE OF PACKAGING, LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE IF THE FACILITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 03/31/97 at 15:30.



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