2009 Senate Bill 115 / 2010 Public Act 106

Require railroads post “sound whistle” signs for engineers

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 28, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To require railroads to place signs exactly one-quarter mile from the entrance to any grade crossings to notify engineers to blow the whistle and ring the bell as the locomotive approaches the grade crossing.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 24, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 13, 2010

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0

Received in the House

April 13, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 27, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 10, 2010

Passed in the House 101 to 3 (details)

To require railroads to place signs exactly one-quarter mile from the entrance to any grade crossings to notify engineers to blow the whistle and ring the bell as the locomotive approaches the grade crossing.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 1, 2010