Senate Committee on Utilities 02/12/2026

Senate committee (name not specified in transcript) · February 12, 2026

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Sponsor clarifies federal safety requirement

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Senator (S1) said the bill clarifies that a utility working in a railway right-of-way must comply with any applicable federal rail safety laws and rules and regulations, adding specificity to Bill 4 39 (as referenced).

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A legislative committee considered amendments to a bill governing utility work in railroad rights-of-way, adopted amendments clarifying compliance with federal rail safety law and extending notice windows for crossings and paralleling, and tabled a conceptual amendment to remove "paralleling" until Monday, February 16.

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