TN SB1596 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Passed on May 5 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-05-05 - Pub. Ch. 1036
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As enacted, broadens the scope of the offense regarding a school bus driver using certain electronic devices while operating a bus with a child on board and increases the penalty for the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

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Title

As enacted, broadens the scope of the offense regarding a school bus driver using certain electronic devices while operating a bus with a child on board and increases the penalty for the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-04-20 - Senate - FLOOR VOTE: CONCUR IN HOUSE AMEND# 2 (Y: 32 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-04-20 - House - FLOOR VOTE: AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (Y: 92 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-03-07 - Senate - FLOOR VOTE: THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED (Y: 32 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-02-29 - Senate - SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 (Y: 9 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-05-05 Pub. Ch. 1036
2016-05-05 Effective date(s) 07/01/2016
2016-04-28SenateSigned by Governor.
2016-04-25SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
2016-04-22HouseSigned by H. Speaker
2016-04-22SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
2016-04-21SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
2016-04-20SenateConcurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA1216)
2016-04-20SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar 2 calendar for 4/20/2016
2016-04-20HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 1, PNV 0
2016-04-20HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1216)
2016-04-20HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0538)
2016-04-20HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
2016-03-10HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2016-03-07SenateSponsor(s) Added.
2016-03-07SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
2016-03-07SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
2016-03-07SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0602)
2016-03-03SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar calendar for 3/7/2016
2016-02-29SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
2016-02-23SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/29/2016
2016-02-22SenateAction deferred in Senate Transportation & Safety Committee to 2/29/2016
2016-02-22SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/22/2016
2016-02-22SenateRule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in S. Transportation Committee 2-22-16
2016-02-17SenateAction deferred in Senate Transportation & Safety Committee to 2/24/2016
2016-02-09SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/17/2016
2016-01-20SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
2016-01-14SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2016-01-13SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB1484 (Crossfiled) 2016-05-05 - Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1036

Subjects


Tennessee State Sources


Bill Comments

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