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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6481 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 4, 2020
BILL NUMBER: HB 1254 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Railroad Track Crossings.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Young J BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that a railroad company must make, maintain, and repair certain
of its crossings at its expense.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues: The bill expands rail road company requirements to also include
maintaining and repairing rail roads that cross farm properties. Under current law, there are no penalties for
violating provisions of statute governing farm crossings of railroad tracks. As a result, violating these new
requirements would also not be punishable, and are not expected to result in a fiscal impact.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
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