Minnesota SF1171 increases the number of state rail safety inspectors from six to ten.

Minnesota SF1171 amends state statutes to increase the number of state rail safety inspectors from six to ten. The bill also makes a technical correction to the assessment process for railroad companies, ensuring the calculation of assessments allocates state rail safety inspection program costs proportionally based on route miles operated in Minnesota. The commissioner is tasked with assessing railroad companies that are defined as common carriers under state law, classified by federal law or regulation, and operating in Minnesota.

Minnesota SF1171 increases the number of state rail safety inspectors from six to ten.

Minnesota SF1171 amends state statutes to increase the number of state rail safety inspectors from six to ten. The bill also makes a technical correction to the assessment process for railroad companies, ensuring the calculation of assessments allocates state rail safety inspection program costs proportionally based on route miles operated in Minnesota. The commissioner is tasked with assessing railroad companies that are defined as common carriers under state law, classified by federal law or regulation, and operating in Minnesota.