TN HB1421 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on October 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-01-13 - Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, enhances the penalty for texting while driving from a nonmoving traffic violation to a moving traffic violation, removes $10.00 limitation on court costs, and imposes litigation taxes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

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Title

As introduced, enhances the penalty for texting while driving from a nonmoving traffic violation to a moving traffic violation, removes $10.00 limitation on court costs, and imposes litigation taxes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-01-13HouseAssigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
2016-01-13HouseP2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
2016-01-12HouseIntro., P1C.
2015-10-29HouseFiled for intro.

Same As/Similar To

SB1442 (Crossfiled) 2016-01-13 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

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