TN SB0173 | 2019-2020 | 111th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Passed on May 29 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-05-29 - Comp. became Pub. Ch. 412
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Passed on May 29 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-05-29 - Comp. became Pub. Ch. 412
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
As enacted, prohibits a person from physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; imposes other similar restrictions on activities such as texting; creates certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Title
As enacted, prohibits a person from physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; imposes other similar restrictions on activities such as texting; creates certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2019-04-23 - Senate - SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee (Y: 9 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-03-27 - Senate - TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 PNV 0 (Y: 5 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-03-27 - Senate - TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 PNV 0 (Y: 5 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-29 | Comp. became Pub. Ch. 412 | |
| 2019-04-30 | Senate | Companion House Bill substituted |
| 2019-04-25 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/30/2019 |
| 2019-04-23 | Senate | Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee |
| 2019-04-18 | Senate | Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/23/2019 |
| 2019-04-16 | Senate | Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/23/2019 |
| 2019-04-10 | Senate | Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/16/2019 |
| 2019-04-09 | Senate | Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/16/2019 |
| 2019-04-03 | Senate | Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/9/2019 |
| 2019-03-27 | Senate | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 PNV 0 |
| 2019-03-20 | Senate | Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/27/2019 |
| 2019-03-20 | Senate | Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/27/2019 |
| 2019-03-13 | Senate | Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/20/2019 |
| 2019-03-13 | Senate | Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/20/2019 |
| 2019-03-06 | Senate | Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/13/2019 |
| 2019-01-31 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| 2019-01-30 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2019-01-28 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB0164 (Crossfiled) 2019-05-29 - Pub. Ch. 412
