2001 House Bill 5134

Introduced in the House

Oct. 2, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Paul Gieleghem (D-31)

To require a “diagnostic” review of a railroad crossing in any unit of government (not just a city) with a population of 60,000 or more following a fatality at a grade crossing.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 12, 2001

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Judith Scranton (R-66)

To apply the review requirements to a county with a population greater than 150,000 which meets the other review trigger requirements.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Ruth Johnson (R-46)

To not require the review if it is determined that alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident which would otherwise trigger a review.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2001

Passed in the House 99 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2001

To require a “diagnostic” review of a railroad crossing in any unit of government (not just a city) with a population of 60,000 or more following a fatality at a grade crossing.