Change powers and duties of the Public Service Commission relating to railroad safety

Summary

The bill expands the Public Service Commission’s authority to regulate the service, facilities, and equipment of all railroad carriers operating in Nebraska. It allows the commission to adopt existing federal safety standards for inspections, report violations to the Federal Railroad Administration, and enforce specific safety regulations. Labor relations between carriers and their employees are excluded from the commission’s new jurisdiction.

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