2006 House Bill 6368 / Public Act 600

Revise rail crossing accident duties

Introduced in the House

Aug. 30, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D-55)

To create an exception to a law that requires that a study be done of a particular rail crossing's safety in the event of a fatal car-train crash, if the particular crash resulted from drunk driving, a motorist's disregard of the crossing signal, or suicide.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 5, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 13, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To create an exception to a law that requires that a study be done of a particular rail crossing's safety in the event of a fatal car-train crash, if the particular crash resulted from drunk driving, a motorist's disregard of the crossing signal, or suicide.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2006