HOUSE FILE 494
Passed subcommittee
The operation of railroad trains by a crew of two or more persons
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Signed by Governor
Lobbyist declarations
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Related legislation
Part of a group of 2 related bills
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | House | Introduced, referred to Transportation. H.J. 374. |
| Jan 20, 2026 | House | Subcommittee: Sieck, Gosa and Wood. H.J. 125. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | House | Subcommittee Meeting: 01/28/2026 12:30PM RM 103. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | House | Subcommittee recommends passage. |
No floor votes on this bill yet.
| Client | Declaration | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BNSF Railway Co. | Against | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad | Against | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Burlington Junction Railway | Against | Jan 27, 2026 |
| CN Rail | Against | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Davenport Industrial Railroad | Against | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) | Against | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Iowa Interstate Railroad | Against | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) | Against | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | Against | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen | For | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers | For | Jan 20, 2026 |
| SMART-Transportation Division | For | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Iowa Dept. of Transportation | Undecided | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Date | Time | Type | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | 2:30 PM | Hearing | House Transportation Committee | RM 103 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 12:30 PM | Hearing | House Transportation Subcommittee | RM 103 |