HB 1620-S.E - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

Requires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Regulate charter party carriers providing railroad crew transportation and every contract crew hauling vehicle with respect to the safety of equipment, driver qualifications, insurance levels, and safety of operations;

(2) Inspect contract crew hauling vehicles;

(3) Investigate safety complaints related to employee transportation and take appropriate enforcement action as warranted; and

(4) Study incidents and accidents involving vehicles regulated under chapter 81.61 RCW (railroads--passenger-carrying vehicles for employees).