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Latest Update: Wednesday, July, 23rd 2008

Motor Vehicles - Prohibits use of cell phones while driving a motor vehicle; exempts hands-free telephone devices and emergency uses of cell phones; violation is Class C misdemeanor punishable only by fine of $50.00. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

Fiscal Summary for SB2726 / *HB2550

Increase State Revenue - $1,235,000 - FY08-09 $2,470,000 - FY09-10 and thereafter Increase Local Govt. Revenue - $65,000 - FY08-09 $130,000 - FY09-10 and thereafter Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant

Latest Actions
  • 03/12/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Trans Comm.
  • 03/06/2008 - Placed on Senate Trans Comm. Calendar for 03/12/2008
  • 01/17/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Trans Comm.
  • 01/16/2008 - Introduced, Passed first consideration
  • 01/14/2008 - Filed for Introduction
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
SB2726 Bill Text PDF01/15/2008

Fiscal Notes
File name Last Updated
SB2726 Fiscal Notes PDF01/18/2008