WHISTLE POST SIGNS H.B. 5766 (S-1):
FLOOR SUMMARY
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House Bill 5766 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Representative Kate Ebli
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Railroad Code to require a railroad corporation to erect and maintain a whistle post in advance of a public crossing or multiple consecutive crossings to notify engineers 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.
Date Completed: 12-4-08 Fiscal Analyst: Debra Hollon
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. hb5766/0708