Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 971: Railroads; requiring certain railroad trains to have two certified crew members aboard. Effective date. Emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 971 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Railroads; requiring certain railroad trains to have two certified crew members aboard. Effective date. Emergency. Primary sponsor: Weaver, Josh Cantrell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2025): Coauthored by Representative Cantrell (principal House author).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaver | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Josh Cantrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Coauthored by Representative Cantrell (principal House author)
- Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation
- Authored by Senator Weaver
- First Reading