Filibuster derails proposal to require two-person crews on trains in Nebraska

[Omaha Steve]

By: Paul Hammel - February 2, 2024 1:01 pm

LINCOLN — A filibuster stretching over three days derailed a proposal Friday to require two-person crews on trains operated by major railroads in Nebraska.

State Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte — a major railroad center in the state — brought the proposal. He was able to advance it to floor debate in the State Legislature for the first time after years of trying by other senators.

But supporters failed to garner the needed 33 votes Friday to halt a filibuster and advance Legislative Bill 31. The vote was 24-19 to invoke cloture.

Jacobson argued that LB 31 that would increase safety by providing a second set of eyes on rail hazards and someone who could inform first responders, in the event of a derailment, about hazardous chemicals on the train.

FULL story: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/filibuster-derails-proposal-to-require-two-person-crews-on-trains-in-nebraska/


State Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner).

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