Here is the latest information regarding SB24, Freight Train Crew Size - the two person rail safety bill in Illinois. The bill WILL BE heard in the Executive Committee on Wednesday March 20th, 2 pm, in Room 212 at the Illinois Capitol and a vote taken in committee after testimony is heard by the opponents (Railroads) and Proponents (BLET & SMART) if it passes it will move to the Senate floor for a vote, If you previous submitted a slip, thank you BUT you have to submit another slip. (every time it gets re-posted in a committee or new committee). So please click on the button above or below!
You do not have to be an Illinois resident to submit a slip. This Two Person Crew Bill needs everyone's help to get it passed out of the Executive Committee.
About Illinois SB24
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no rail carrier shall operate a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight unless it has an operating crew consisting of at least 2 individuals. Provides that the minimum freight train crew size shall remain in effect until a federal law or rule encompassing the subject matter has been adopted. Grants the Illinois Commerce Commission the power to conduct evidentiary hearings, make findings, and issue and enforce orders, including sanctions, with respect to freight train crew member size. Provides that "train or light engine" does not include trains operated by a hostler service or utility employees.
Assistance with Filling out your Slip
I. Enter your personal information: Name. Address, Phone, email address is not necessary.
For Firm or: Agency, type BLET or SMART…or General Public
For Title: enter your employment description (Locomotive Engineer/Conductor/Signal Maintainer/First Responder/Concerned Citizen etc. Not a railroad)
II. Under Representation: type Self…
III. For Position, click on: PROPONENT… YOU ARE NOT AN OPPONENT
IV. Under Testimony, click on: Record of Appearance Only
Check the box to Agree to the ILGA Terms,
And then click the button on the form to: Create(Slip)
On the next page, click on: Finished
If you have questions feel free to call Paul S. Piekarski,Chairman, Illinois State Legislative Board, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen 708-715-4198