Railroads; defining terms; limiting length of certain trains; emergency.
HB 2830 limits the length of trains operated on Oklahoma railroads to 8,500 feet on both main lines (Class 1 railroads with federal documentation) and branch lines. This directly affects railroad companies operating freight or passenger services in Oklahoma, requiring them to adjust train configurations. The bill defines key terms like "main line" and "branch line" to clarify which rail lines are covered. It also declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. The law does not address safety outcomes or economic impacts, only establishing a specific operational limit.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Burns
RRepublican
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