SF 24 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the closure of railway crossings for repairs or upgrades, and providing penalties.

This bill limits railway crossing closures for repairs or upgrades to a maximum of 20 consecutive days, reducing the previous 30-day limit. Railroad companies must provide local governments (county boards or city councils) with advance notice detailing the work, completion date, and closure procedures before closing a crossing. Local authorities may approve an additional 20-day extension if the railroad provides updated notice 17 days after the initial closure. Violations carry penalties of $500 to $5,000 per day beyond the allowed closure period, up from the previous $100 daily penalty. The bill directly affects railroad companies and local jurisdictions managing railway crossings.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 384.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 22, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/23/2025 12:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Shipley, De Witt, and Winckler.
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Transportation.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tom Shipley
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