RAILROAD: WHISTLE POST S.B. 115:
COMMITTEE SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 115 (as introduced 1-28-09)
Sponsor: Senator Ray Basham
Committee: Transportation
Date Completed: 2-11-10
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Railroad Code to require a railroad to erect and maintain a whistle post in advance of a public crossing or multiple consecutive public crossings to notify the engineer of an approaching public crossing.
Proposed MCL 462.318 Legislative Analyst: Curtis Walker
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: David Zin
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb115/0910