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SB-1145 Railroad crossings: quiet zones.(2013-2014)

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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2013–2014 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Bill
No. 1145

Introduced by Senator Corbett

February 20, 2014

An act relating to railroads.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 1145, as introduced, Corbett. Railroad crossings: quiet zones.
Existing law generally requires a railroad to provide for the sounding of a horn or other similar device when a train will be entering a highway grade crossing, except in areas where a quiet zone has been established consistent with the requirements of federal regulations.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to facilitate the process of establishing local safety enhancements at railroad crossings necessary for the approval of quiet zones.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to facilitate the process of establishing local safety enhancements at railroad crossings necessary for the approval of quiet zones.