LB1162

Change powers and duties of the Public Service Commission relating to railroad safety

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB1162 amends the Public Service Commission's powers to focus on railroad safety inspections and enforcement.

Nebraska LB1162 modifies the Public Service Commission's responsibilities to concentrate on railroad safety. The bill allows the commission to adopt federal railroad safety standards for conducting inspections and reporting violations. It removes the commission's jurisdiction over labor relations between railroad carriers and their employees. The commission retains authority over railroad service, facilities, and equipment, affecting both the public and businesses with the carriers.

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Calendar

Feb 17

1:30 PM

Transportation and Telecommunications Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Feb 23

Legislature

Placed on General File with AM1979

Feb 23

Legislature

Transportation and Telecommunications AM1979 filed