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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