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Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 723: Relating to two-person crew member requirements on trains.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 723 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to two-person crew member requirements on trains. Primary sponsor: Chris Gorsek (Democratic), Nancy Nathanson (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires that trains have a minimum of two crew members. Provides exceptions. Imposes civil penalties for violation. Makes violation a Class D violation, punishable by a maximum fine of $250.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Chris GorsekPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
Nancy NathansonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Khanh PhamCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate23
Ricki RuizCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse50
Suzanne WeberCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate16

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. In committee upon adjournment.
  2. Work Session held.
  3. Public Hearing held.
  4. Referred to Transportation.
  5. Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be returned to President's desk for referral. Referred to Transportation by order of the President.
  6. Work Session held.
  7. Referred to Judiciary.
  8. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source