TN HB0008 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 29 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-19 - Withdrawn.
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor, subject only to fine, for any person permitting a train to obstruct certain public roads for longer than 10 minutes; provided, there is no violation for certain events that render the train incapable of operation; grants immunity to members of a train crew, yard crew, or engine crew for complying with the orders of certain individuals. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 29; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 65.

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Title

As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor, subject only to fine, for any person permitting a train to obstruct certain public roads for longer than 10 minutes; provided, there is no violation for certain events that render the train incapable of operation; grants immunity to members of a train crew, yard crew, or engine crew for complying with the orders of certain individuals. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 29; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 65.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-03-19HouseWithdrawn.
2015-03-04HouseAction Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/18/2015
2015-02-25HousePlaced on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/4/2015
2015-01-17HouseAssigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
2015-01-17HouseRef. to Transportation Committee
2015-01-14HouseP2C, held on desk - pending appointment of standing committees
2015-01-13HouseIntro., P1C.
2014-12-29HouseFiled for intro.

Same As/Similar To

SB0446 (Crossfiled) 2015-03-17 - Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

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Tennessee State Sources


Bill Comments

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