In 2019, in accordance with House Bill 59, the legislative authority for the Rail Service Competition Council (MCA 2-15-2511) was repealed, effective July 1, 2019. This council is no longer active.

Overview

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The Rail Service Competition Council (RSCC) was created in 2005 by the State of Montana Legislature to promote rail service competition in Montana.

The council worked to promote rail service competition in the state, developed related plans, evaluated taxing practices, assessed organizational structures to help facilitate development of rail services, coordinated with railroads, and promoted expansion and construction of rail services.