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SJR0890
Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Senate Recalled from House Bill Text Memorials, Government Officials - Urges county clerks to provide space for display of U.S. department of transportation-produced pamphlets on the dangers of 15-passenger vans; urges department of safety to study issues associated with such vans. - Fiscal Summary for *SJR0890Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SJR0890 ON MAY 13, 2008, THE SENATE RECALLED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 890 FROM THE HOUSE. Comment on Bill HB4030
Latest Action: 02/11/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Public Safety & Rural Roads of TR Bill Text Companion Bill SB4060. Driver Licenses - Creates new classes of veterans, honorary, and distinctive driver licenses for certain military persons and spouses; and provides that such driver licenses, and renewals thereof, shall be issued free of charge. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for HB4030 / *SB4060Decrease State Revenue - $2,200,600 Increase State Expenditures - $97,000/One-Time Bill Summary for HB4030 / *SB4060 This bill authorizes the issuance of three new classes of driver licenses, all of which would authorize the licensee to operate the same motor vehicles as may be operated by holders of Class D driver licenses, and for which there would be no renewal charge. The new classes of driver licenses include the following: (1) A Class V (veteran's class) driver license would be available to an individual who [...] show full description HB4048
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Budget of Finance, Ways and Means for 05/19/2008 Bill Text Companion Bill SB3711. Driver Licenses - Increases period of denial of license due to withdrawal from secondary school from 18 to 21 years of age with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30 and Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for HB4048 / *SB3711Decrease State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - $10,500/One-Time Bill Summary for HB4048 / *SB3711 Present law prohibits the issuance of a driver license to any person less than 18 years of age who at the time of application does not present a high school diploma or certificate of graduation, or documentation that the person is: (1) Enrolled and making satisfactory progress in a GED course or has obtained a GED; (2) Enrolled in and making satisfactory progress in a secondary school; or (3) Excused from such requirement due [...] show full description SB4060
Latest Action: 03/26/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Trans Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB4030. Driver Licenses - Creates new classes of veterans, honorary, and distinctive driver licenses for certain military persons and spouses; and provides that such driver licenses, and renewals thereof, shall be issued free of charge. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for *SB4060 / HB4030Decrease State Revenue - $2,200,600 Increase State Expenditures - $97,000/One-Time Bill Summary for *SB4060 / HB4030 This bill authorizes the issuance of three new classes of driver licenses, all of which would authorize the licensee to operate the same motor vehicles as may be operated by holders of Class D driver licenses, and for which there would be no renewal charge. The new classes of driver licenses include the following: (1) A Class V (veteran's class) driver license would be available to an individual who [...] show full description HB3650
Latest Action: 06/06/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1026 Bill Text Companion Bill SB2858. Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - Includes as a dealer any scrap metal processor purchasing motor vehicles for purposes of dismantling and/or scraps and mandates all dealers to require sellers of such vehicles to show proof of ownership. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 3, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for HB3650 / *SB2858Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB3650 / *SB2858 Present law requires every dealer, including any person or junk dealer, who purchases motor vehicles for dismantling to maintain for three years a record of every vehicle bought or sold, dismantled, or exchanged or received, for sale, exchange, or dismantling. A dealer is required [...] show full description HB3490
Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 638 Bill Text Companion Bill SB3116. Driver Licenses - Enacts the "Gus Kampas Act" to require that the date of birth on driver licenses be printed in red and the same font size as the driver license number. - Amends TCA Section 55-50-331. Fiscal Summary for HB3490 / *SB3116Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB3490 / *SB3116 This bill requires the date of birth information on a driver license to be in red and be the same font size as the driver license number. This bill would only apply as new driver licenses are issued. This bill would not require licensees to obtain a new driver license until such time as application is made for a new or replacement license or a renewal of a license. This bill would take effect on January 1, 2009. ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #1 AND #2 AND PASSED [...] show full description HB3589
Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Government Operations Bill Text Sunset Laws - Department of safety, June 30, 2012. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20. Fiscal Summary for HB3589 / *SB2417MINIMAL SB3379
Latest Action: 07/02/2008 - Public Chapter 1181 Bill Text Companion Bill HB3200. Safety, Dept. of - Requires the department to maintain records on drivers who have successfully completed driver's education or driver improvement courses. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for SB3379 / *HB3200Increase State Expenditures - $15,000 / One-Time $70,600 / Recurring Increase Local Govt. Expenditures* - Exceeds $100,000 Bill Summary for SB3379 / *HB3200 Present law allows a court to require a person who violates traffic and motor vehicle provisions to attend a driver education course approved by the department of safety in addition to or in lieu of any other penalty imposed. This bill requires a court clerk, upon a person's certification that the person has completed a driver's education or improvement course, to report the completion [...] show full description SB3711
Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Action Deferred in Senate Ed. Comm. to 3/12/2008 Bill Text Companion Bill HB4048. Driver Licenses - Increases period of denial of license due to withdrawal from secondary school from 18 to 21 years of age with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30 and Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for *SB3711 / HB4048Decrease State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - $10,500/One-Time Bill Summary for *SB3711 / HB4048 Present law prohibits the issuance of a driver license to any person less than 18 years of age who at the time of application does not present a high school diploma or certificate of graduation, or documentation that the person is: (1) Enrolled and making satisfactory progress in a GED course or has obtained a GED; (2) Enrolled in and making satisfactory progress in a secondary school; or (3) Excused from such requirement due [...] show full description HB3200
Latest Action: 07/02/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1181 Bill Text Companion Bill SB3379. Safety, Dept. of - Requires the department to maintain records on drivers who have successfully completed driver's education or driver improvement courses. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for *HB3200 / SB3379Increase State Expenditures - $15,000 / One-Time $70,600 / Recurring Increase Local Govt. Expenditures* - Exceeds $100,000 Bill Summary for *HB3200 / SB3379 Present law allows a court to require a person who violates traffic and motor vehicle provisions to attend a driver education course approved by the department of safety in addition to or in lieu of any other penalty imposed. This bill requires a court clerk, upon a person's certification that the person has completed a driver's education or improvement course, to report the completion [...] show full description HB2863
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in: Transportation Committee Bill Text Driver Licenses - Increases from 10 days to two weeks time within which court clerk must notify department of safety of motor vehicle offense of commercial driver and within which department of safety must notify licensing authority of such offense. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 40, Chapter 33; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67. Fiscal Summary for *HB2863 / SB3059MINIMAL HB2916
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Budget of Finance, Ways and Means for 05/19/2008 Bill Text Driver Licenses - Requires the department of safety upon issuing a driver license to include a statement that will enable an individual to certify that individual's status as an intended anatomical gift recipient. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for *HB2916 / SB3144Increase State Expenditures - $32,600 / One-Time HB2935
Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Public Safety & Rural Roads of TR Bill Text Driver Licenses - Permits issuance of temporary driver licenses to persons who are authorized to be in the United States for less than one year. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3. Fiscal Summary for *HB2935 / SB3084Increase State Revenue - $30,500 Increase State Expenditures - $3,600 SB3059
Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Trans Comm. Bill Text Driver Licenses - Increases from 10 days to two weeks time within which court clerk must notify department of safety of motor vehicle offense of commercial driver and within which department of safety must notify licensing authority of such offense. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 40, Chapter 33; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67. Fiscal Summary for SB3059 / *HB2863MINIMAL SB3084
Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of TranSenate comm Bill Text Driver Licenses - Permits issuance of temporary driver licenses to persons who are authorized to be in the United States for less than one year. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3. Fiscal Summary for SB3084 / *HB2935Increase State Revenue - $30,500 Increase State Expenditures - $3,600 SB3116
Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Public Chapter 638 Bill Text Companion Bill HB3490. Driver Licenses - Enacts the "Gus Kampas Act" to require that the date of birth on driver licenses be printed in red and the same font size as the driver license number. - Amends TCA Section 55-50-331. Fiscal Summary for *SB3116 / HB3490Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB3116 / HB3490 This bill requires the date of birth information on a driver license to be in red and be the same font size as the driver license number. This bill would only apply as new driver licenses are issued. This bill would not require licensees to obtain a new driver license until such time as application is made for a new or replacement license or a renewal of a license. This bill would take effect on January 1, 2009. ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #1 AND #2 AND PASSED [...] show full description SB3144
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate TranSenate comm Bill Text Driver Licenses - Requires the department of safety upon issuing a driver license to include a statement that will enable an individual to certify that individual's status as an intended anatomical gift recipient. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for SB3144 / *HB2916Increase State Expenditures - $32,600 / One-Time HB2794
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1121 Bill Text Companion Bill SB2716. Highways, Roads and Bridges - Adds inherently low-emission vehicles (ILEV) with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or less and low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles (LEEEV) to present list of vehicles authorized to drive in high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for HB2794 / *SB2716Other Fiscal Impact - According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, federal guidelines concerning HOV lanes, found in SAFETEA-LU section 1121, do authorize low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles with fewer than two occupants to be driven in such lanes if procedures for enforcement are established. However, according to the Department of Transportation, the language in this bill does not conform to the requirements of SAFETEA-LU section 1121 which could result in the federal government requesting [...] show full description SB2858
Latest Action: 06/06/2008 - Public Chapter 1026 Bill Text Companion Bill HB3650. Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - Includes as a dealer any scrap metal processor purchasing motor vehicles for purposes of dismantling and/or scraps and mandates all dealers to require sellers of such vehicles to show proof of ownership. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 3, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for *SB2858 / HB3650Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB2858 / HB3650 Present law requires every dealer, including any person or junk dealer, who purchases motor vehicles for dismantling to maintain for three years a record of every vehicle bought or sold, dismantled, or exchanged or received, for sale, exchange, or dismantling. A dealer is required [...] show full description SB2716
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Public Chapter 1121 Bill Text Companion Bill HB2794. Highways, Roads and Bridges - Adds inherently low-emission vehicles (ILEV) with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or less and low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles (LEEEV) to present list of vehicles authorized to drive in high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *SB2716 / HB2794Other Fiscal Impact - According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, federal guidelines concerning HOV lanes, found in SAFETEA-LU section 1121, do authorize low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles with fewer than two occupants to be driven in such lanes if procedures for enforcement are established. However, according to the Department of Transportation, the language in this bill does not conform to the requirements of SAFETEA-LU section 1121 which could result in the federal government requesting [...] show full description SB2417
Latest Action: 01/10/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Govt. OpSenate Comm. Bill Text Sunset Laws - Department of safety, June 30, 2012. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20. Fiscal Summary for *SB2417 / HB3589MINIMAL SB2244
Latest Action: 04/11/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate TranSenate Com. Bill Text Companion Bill HB2325. Driver Licenses - Enacts the "Tennessee Administrative License Revocation Act of 2006." - Amends Title 37, Chapter 1; Title 38, Chapter 1; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 40, Chapter 35; Title 40, Chapter 36; Title 68, Chapter 24 and Title 55. Fiscal Summary for SB2244 / *HB2325Increase State Revenues - $97,000 FY07-08 $509,000 FY08-09 $920,200 FY09-10 & Thereafter Increase State Expenditures - $759,000 Recurring $175,000 One-Time Increase Local Govt. Revenues - $68,700 Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - $68,700 A more precise cost estimate of this administration bill is not possible because the Department of Safety has not provided any information to assist in the preparation of this fiscal note. Bill Summary for SB2244 / *HB2325 Under present [...] show full description Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 484 Bill Text Companion Bill SB2222. Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - Transfers responsibility for administering registration and titling provisions from the department of safety to the department of revenue; revises related provisions, including provisions governing multiple vehicle loan assignment. - Amends TCA Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67. Fiscal Summary for *HB2271 / SB2222MINIMAL Bill Summary for *HB2271 / SB2222 In 2006, the governor, by executive order, transferred responsibility for administering motor vehicle titling and registration from the department of safety to the department of revenue. This bill revises various provisions of present law to reflect that transfer. This bill also makes corresponding changes in other provisions of law, including the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law and authorizes participation in the unified carrier [...] show full description SB2092
Latest Action: 04/11/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate TranSenate Com. Bill Text Driver Licenses - Requires judge who dismisses underlying offense against minor driver involved in an accident to notify the department of safety; and prohibits the department, upon receiving such notice, from finding such driver at fault in the accident in administrative proceedings. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for SB2092 / *HB2042Decrease State Revenues - Not Significant State Expenditures - Net Impact - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant SB2222
Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Public Chapter 484 Bill Text Companion Bill HB2271. Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - Transfers responsibility for administering registration and titling provisions from the department of safety to the department of revenue; revises related provisions, including provisions governing multiple vehicle loan assignment. - Amends TCA Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67. Fiscal Summary for SB2222 / *HB2271MINIMAL Bill Summary for SB2222 / *HB2271 In 2006, the governor, by executive order, transferred responsibility for administering motor vehicle titling and registration from the department of safety to the department of revenue. This bill revises various provisions of present law to reflect that transfer. This bill also makes corresponding changes in other provisions of law, including the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law and authorizes participation in the unified carrier [...] show full description SB2224
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Trans Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB2282. Driver Licenses - Increases amount of unrestricted driving experience for school bus driver endorsement from five to 10 years; specifies that eye tests are not required for reinstatement under certain circumstances; authorizes any person whose reinstatement fee exceeds $200 to make payment plan; specifies that completion of driver education course offered for Class D vehicles by certain private schools deemed to meet department of safety's examination requirements to same extent as if course was taken at public school. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 65. Fiscal Summary for SB2224 / *HB2282MINIMAL Bill Summary for SB2224 / *HB2282 Under present law, the department of safety may not issue a school bus endorsement unless the applicant has had at least five years of unrestricted driving experience prior [...] show full description SB2225
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Trans Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB2272. Driver Licenses - Increases driver license application fee from $2.00 to $5.00; exempts persons applying for reinstatement of a cancelled, suspended, or revoked license from the eye test, unless their license has been expired in excess of one renewal cycle; prohibits the department of safety from disclosing social security numbers in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 65. Fiscal Summary for SB2225 / *HB2272Increase State Revenues - $4,500,000 Bill Summary for SB2225 / *HB2272 This bill revises various provisions regarding the department of safety and the issuance of licenses, as follows: (1) This bill increases from $2.00 to $5.00 the application fee for a driver license, instruction permit, intermediate driver license, and photo identification card. (2) [...] show full description HB2042
Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Public Safety & Rural Roads of Transportation of Transportation Committee Bill Text Driver Licenses - Requires judge who dismisses underlying offense against minor driver involved in an accident to notify the department of safety; and prohibits the department, upon receiving such notice, from finding such driver at fault in the accident in administrative proceedings. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for *HB2042 / SB2092Decrease State Revenues - Not Significant State Expenditures - Net Impact - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant HB1911
Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Motor Vehicles - Increases the distance of the required unobstructed view of certain stopped vehicles upon any highway outside of a business or residential district from 200 feet to 300 feet. - Amends TCA Title 55. Fiscal Summary for HB1911 / *SB0352Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Companion Bill SB2225. Driver Licenses - Increases driver license application fee from $2.00 to $5.00; exempts persons applying for reinstatement of a cancelled, suspended, or revoked license from the eye test, unless their license has been expired in excess of one renewal cycle; prohibits the department of safety from disclosing social security numbers in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 65. Fiscal Summary for *HB2272 / SB2225Increase State Revenues - $4,500,000 Bill Summary for *HB2272 / SB2225 This bill revises various provisions regarding the department of safety and the issuance of licenses, as follows: (1) This bill increases from $2.00 to $5.00 the application fee for a driver license, instruction permit, intermediate driver license, and photo identification card. (2) [...] show full description Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Companion Bill SB2224. Driver Licenses - Increases amount of unrestricted driving experience for school bus driver endorsement from five to 10 years; specifies that eye tests are not required for reinstatement under certain circumstances; authorizes any person whose reinstatement fee exceeds $200 to make payment plan; specifies that completion of driver education course offered for Class D vehicles by certain private schools deemed to meet department of safety's examination requirements to same extent as if course was taken at public school. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 65. Fiscal Summary for *HB2282 / SB2224MINIMAL Bill Summary for *HB2282 / SB2224 Under present law, the department of safety may not issue a school bus endorsement unless the applicant has had at least five years of unrestricted driving experience prior [...] show full description HB2178
Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Government Operations for review--Commerce Bill Text Companion Bill SB2142. Safety, Dept. of - Requires commissioner to promulgate rules regulating operation of amusement rides. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 38, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB2178 / SB2142Increase State Revenues - $486,000 Recurring $84,000 One-Time Increase State Expenditures - Net Impact - $486,000 Recurring $84,000 One-Time Decrease Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Decrease Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2178 / SB2142 Under present law, the owner of an amusement attraction or an amusement ride must obtain an annual permit from the county clerk prior to the attraction or ride being operated. The owner must have liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence. A violation of the permit requirements for amusement attraction and [...] show full description SB2142
Latest Action: 03/13/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate C,L&A Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB2178. Safety, Dept. of - Requires commissioner to promulgate rules regulating operation of amusement rides. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 38, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for SB2142 / *HB2178Increase State Revenues - $486,000 Recurring $84,000 One-Time Increase State Expenditures - Net Impact - $486,000 Recurring $84,000 One-Time Decrease Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Decrease Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB2142 / *HB2178 Under present law, the owner of an amusement attraction or an amusement ride must obtain an annual permit from the county clerk prior to the attraction or ride being operated. The owner must have liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence. A violation of the permit requirements for amusement attraction and [...] show full description SB1936
Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB1499. Insurance, Motor Vehicles - Enacts the "Mandatory Motor Vehicle Insurance Act of 2007." - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 56. Fiscal Summary for SB1936 / *HB1499(CORRECTED) Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $800,000 Recurring Exceeds $900,000 One-Time $19,800/Incarceration* Increase State Revenues - Net Impact - Exceeds $8,000,000 Decrease Local Govt. Revenues - Net Impact - Exceeds $8,000,000 Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Exceeds $100,000** Bill Summary for SB1936 / *HB1499 This bill prohibits the commissioner of safety from issuing or renewing any motor vehicle registration unless the application is accompanied by proof that the vehicle and its owner have met the requirements of the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law of 1977. This bill requires every registration [...] show full description HB1499
Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Public Safety & Rural Roads of Transportation of Transportation Committee Bill Text Companion Bill SB1936. Insurance, Motor Vehicles - Enacts the "Mandatory Motor Vehicle Insurance Act of 2007." - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 56. Fiscal Summary for *HB1499 / SB1936(CORRECTED) Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $800,000 Recurring Exceeds $900,000 One-Time $19,800/Incarceration* Increase State Revenues - Net Impact - Exceeds $8,000,000 Decrease Local Govt. Revenues - Net Impact - Exceeds $8,000,000 Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Exceeds $100,000** Bill Summary for *HB1499 / SB1936 This bill prohibits the commissioner of safety from issuing or renewing any motor vehicle registration unless the application is accompanied by proof that the vehicle and its owner have met the requirements of the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law of 1977. This bill requires every registration [...] show full description HB1298
Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Public Safety & Rural Roads of TR Bill Text Motor Vehicles - Requires applicants for a motorcycle operator license to complete successfully a motorcycle education safety course. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3 and Title 55, Chapter 51, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB1298State Expenditures - Net impact - Not Significant HB1290
Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Received from House, Passed first consideration Bill Text Companion Bill SB0348. Traffic Safety - Prohibits a municipality with a population of 10,000 or less from issuing speeding tickets on interstates within the territorial limits of such municipality. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 3. Fiscal Summary for HB1290 / *SB0348Decrease Local Govt. Revenues - Exceeds $250,000 Bill Summary for HB1290 / *SB0348 Under present law, any municipality with a population of 10,000 or less that is responsible for enforcing traffic laws on portions of the interstate highway system lying inside the jurisdiction of the municipality must comply with the rules promulgated by the commissioner of safety to regulate enforcement of traffic laws. The requirement does not apply to drug interdiction officers employed by the municipality while the law enforcement officers are actively serving with any judicial district drug [...] show full description HB1291
Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Financial Responsibility Law - Specifies that the affidavit or accident report submitted to the commissioner of safety to show the damage suffered by a party as a result of an accident is not admissible in a civil action brought to recover those damages; sets the minimum security amount at $5,000 instead of $500. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 67. Fiscal Summary for HB1291 / *SB0564MINIMAL HB1208
Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Public Safety & Rural Roads of TR Bill Text Special License Plates - Extends time for which persons with special license plates that fail to meet minimum issuance requirements must wait for new plates from three to five-year period. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 55. Fiscal Summary for HB1208 / *SB1033Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant HB1212
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Special License Plates - Removes provision requiring comptroller's audit of the department of safety's specialty license plate program by 2003. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 54 and Title 55. Fiscal Summary for HB1212 / *SB1030MINIMAL HB1018
Latest Action: 04/10/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Civil Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill Text Driver Licenses - Provides that commercial driver license holders whose licenses are suspended for DUI who meet all other prerequisites for reissuance of license within two years of such conviction do not have to take written exam. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for *HB1018 / SB1399Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant HB1112
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Public Chapter 251 Bill Text Companion Bill SB1663. Driver Licenses - Provides that, for purposes of determining whether a conviction for driving a motor vehicle with a canceled, suspended, or revoked license is a second or subsequent conviction and, therefore, subject to enhanced penalty, a conviction that occurred more than 10 years prior to the immediate violation will not be considered; this provision is subject to federal rules and regulations relative to the issuance, suspension, and revocation of driver licenses and qualification of drivers. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 5. Fiscal Summary for *HB1112 / SB1663Decrease State Revenues - Not Significant Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant Other Fiscal Impact - According to the Departments of Safety and Transportation, the provisions of this bill will place the State of Tennessee in noncompliance with 49 CFR 383.51(b) relative [...] show full description HB1095
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Safety, Dept. of - Increases, from 10 days to 15 days, time in which department must notify licensing state and commercial driver license information system that commercial driver has violated traffic law; increases, from 10 days to 15 days, time in which clerk must notify department of conviction of commercial driver violating traffic law. - Amends TCA Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67. Fiscal Summary for *HB1095Other Fiscal Impact - The provisions of this bill will have a not significant fiscal impact for FY07-08. However, this bill would put the state in non-compliance with the federal Motor Carrier Safety Act beginning September 30, 2008. Currently, federal law allows up to thirty days for notification. On September 30, 2008, federal law will mandate notification within ten days. According to federal law, an amount equal to five percent of the Federal-aid highway funds would be withheld beginning October 1, 2008, the beginning of the first federal fiscal year following [...] show full description Latest Action: 04/13/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Transportation Comm. Bill Text Special License Plates - Removes provision requiring comptroller's audit of the department of safety's specialty license plate program by 2003. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 54 and Title 55. Fiscal Summary for *SB1030 / HB1212MINIMAL HB1124
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Safety, Dept. of - Requires commissioner to periodically update listing of employees authorized to exercise functions of notary public. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 4, Chapter 4; Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 55. Fiscal Summary for *HB1124 / SB1647Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Latest Action: 05/02/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Trans Comm. Bill Text Special License Plates - Extends time for which persons with special license plates that fail to meet minimum issuance requirements must wait for new plates from three to five-year period. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 55. Fiscal Summary for *SB1033 / HB1208Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant HB1200
Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in: Government Operations Committee Bill Text Companion Bill SB0458. Safety, Dept. of - Requires department to promulgate rules governing DUI schools and provides that after January 1, 2008, DUI offender cannot be sentenced to attend a DUI school that has not been approved by the department. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 68. Fiscal Summary for HB1200 / *SB0458Increase State Expenditures - $419,780 Recurring $167,700 One-Time Bill Summary for HB1200 / *SB0458 Present law requires judges to include, as a condition of probation for any DUI offender, participation in an alcohol and drug safety DUI school, or drug offender school program, if available; and a drug and alcohol assessment, treatment or both an assessment and treatment, if the court deems it appropriate and the service is available. This bill specifies [...] show full description HB0880
Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD Bill Text Companion Bill SB1057. Employees, Employers - Enacts the Tennessee Immigration Compliance Act; requires persons confined for a felony or DUI to be checked for authorization to be in the United States; restricts public benefits given to persons who are not authorized to be in the United States. - Amends amend TCA Title 4; Title 12; Title 41, Chapter 2 and Title 50. Fiscal Summary for *HB0880 / SB1057Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $100,000 Other Fiscal Impact - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will send instructors to Tennessee to train selected officers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The costs of the five-week training session will be borne by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The costs of travel and per diem for officers to attend the training and the costs of backfill and over-time to cover such officers position while attending the training will [...] show full description SB1057
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud. Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB0880. Employees, Employers - Enacts the Tennessee Immigration Compliance Act; requires persons confined for a felony or DUI to be checked for authorization to be in the United States; restricts public benefits given to persons who are not authorized to be in the United States. - Amends amend TCA Title 4; Title 12; Title 41, Chapter 2 and Title 50. Fiscal Summary for SB1057 / *HB0880Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $100,000 Other Fiscal Impact - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will send instructors to Tennessee to train selected officers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The costs of the five-week training session will be borne by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The costs of travel and per diem for officers to attend the training and the costs of backfill and over-time to cover such officers position while attending the training will [...] show full description SB1612
Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Public Chapter 329 Bill Text Companion Bill HB0090. Motor Vehicles - Authorizes department of safety to regulate all for-hire motor carrier vehicles for eight or more passengers; and requires such motor carriers to maintain liability insurance, submit drivers to drug and health screening, and submit vehicles to safety examinations. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 65. Fiscal Summary for SB1612 / *HB0090Increase State Revenues - $546,100 Recurring $405,600 One-Time Increase State Expenditures - $546,100 Recurring $405,600 One-Time Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB1612 / *HB0090 This bill imposes the following minimum requirements on every for-hire motor carrier that provides passenger transportation using a motor vehicle designed or [...] show full description SB1399
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill Text Driver Licenses - Provides that commercial driver license holders whose licenses are suspended for DUI who meet all other prerequisites for reissuance of license within two years of such conviction do not have to take written exam. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for SB1399 / *HB1018Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant SB1647
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud. Comm. Bill Text Safety, Dept. of - Requires commissioner to periodically update listing of employees authorized to exercise functions of notary public. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 4, Chapter 4; Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 55. Fiscal Summary for SB1647 / *HB1124Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant SB1848
Latest Action: 04/09/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Transportation Com. Bill Text Companion Bill HB0760. Motor Vehicles - Authorizes safety inspections by department of safety of motor vehicles operated by county and metropolitan highway departments. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 7 and Title 65, Chapter 15. Fiscal Summary for SB1848 / *HB0760Increase State Expenditures - $797,000 Recurring $512,600 One-Time Increase Local Govt. Expenditures* - Less than $100,000 Bill Summary for SB1848 / *HB0760 This bill provides that every motor vehicle used by a county or metropolitan highway department must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition at all times and provides that such vehicles are subject to inspection by the commissioner of safety at any reasonable time. This bill authorizes the commissioner of safety to impose penalties against a county or metropolitan highway department that does not maintain [...] show full description SB1663
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 251 Bill Text Companion Bill HB1112. Driver Licenses - Provides that, for purposes of determining whether a conviction for driving a motor vehicle with a canceled, suspended, or revoked license is a second or subsequent conviction and, therefore, subject to enhanced penalty, a conviction that occurred more than 10 years prior to the immediate violation will not be considered; this provision is subject to federal rules and regulations relative to the issuance, suspension, and revocation of driver licenses and qualification of drivers. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 5. Fiscal Summary for SB1663 / *HB1112Decrease State Revenues - Not Significant Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant Other Fiscal Impact - According to the Departments of Safety and Transportation, the provisions of this bill will place the State of Tennessee in noncompliance with 49 CFR 383.51(b) relative [...] show full description Latest Action: 04/03/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Civil Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill Text Motor Vehicles - Prohibits the commercial usage of information obtained from motor vehicle accident reports; violation is a Class C misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for HB0679 / *SB0697Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant HB0760
Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG of State & Local Government Committee Bill Text Companion Bill SB1848. Motor Vehicles - Authorizes safety inspections by department of safety of motor vehicles operated by county and metropolitan highway departments. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 7 and Title 65, Chapter 15. Fiscal Summary for *HB0760 / SB1848Increase State Expenditures - $797,000 Recurring $512,600 One-Time Increase Local Govt. Expenditures* - Less than $100,000 Bill Summary for *HB0760 / SB1848 This bill provides that every motor vehicle used by a county or metropolitan highway department must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition at all times and provides that such vehicles are subject to inspection by the commissioner of safety at any reasonable time. This bill authorizes the commissioner of safety to impose penalties against a county or metropolitan highway department that does not maintain [...] show full description HB0670
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Elections of S&LG Bill Text Companion Bill SB0512. Election Laws - Requires a voter to present qualified photographic identification before voting; voters without proper identification shall be allowed to cast provisional ballots. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 7, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for HB0670 / *SB0512 Increase State Expenditures - $51,850 One-Time Forgone State Revenues - $332,500 Bill Summary for HB0670 / *SB0512 Present law requires a voter to sign an application for a ballot, indicate the primary in which the voter desires to vote, if any, and present it to a registrar. The registrar must compare the signature and information on the application with the signature and information on the duplicate permanent registration record. In a computerized county, the county election commission may use a computerized voter signature list instead of the ballot application.[...] show full description Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Action Deferred in Senate S&L Govt. Comm. to 4/3/2007 Bill Text Companion Bill HB0670. Election Laws - Requires a voter to present qualified photographic identification before voting; voters without proper identification shall be allowed to cast provisional ballots. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 7, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *SB0512 / HB0670 Increase State Expenditures - $51,850 One-Time Forgone State Revenues - $332,500 Bill Summary for *SB0512 / HB0670 Present law requires a voter to sign an application for a ballot, indicate the primary in which the voter desires to vote, if any, and present it to a registrar. The registrar must compare the signature and information on the application with the signature and information on the duplicate permanent registration record. In a computerized county, the county election commission may use a computerized voter signature list instead of the ballot application.[...] show full description SB0697
Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Failed In Senate Trans Comm. Ayes 3, Nays 0 PNV 4 Bill Text Motor Vehicles - Prohibits the commercial usage of information obtained from motor vehicle accident reports; violation is a Class C misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *SB0697 / HB0679Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant SB0886
Latest Action: 03/15/2007 - Received from Senate, held on House desk. Bill Text Companion Bill HB0366. Driver Licenses - Abolishes certificates of driving; authorizes issuance of one-year renewable driver licenses to aliens demonstrating lawful presence. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for SB0886 / *HB0366Decrease State Revenues - Net Impact - $8,700 Beginning in Year 2 Decrease State Expenditures - Net Impact - $12,400 Beginning in Year 2 Bill Summary for SB0886 / *HB0366 Present law authorizes the department of safety to issue a certificate for driving to persons whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specified period of authorized stay. This certificate for driving is valid only during the period of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States for a minimum period of one year and a maximum of five [...] show full description SB0564
Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Com. Bill Text Financial Responsibility Law - Specifies that the affidavit or accident report submitted to the commissioner of safety to show the damage suffered by a party as a result of an accident is not admissible in a civil action brought to recover those damages; sets the minimum security amount at $5,000 instead of $500. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 67. Fiscal Summary for *SB0564 / HB1291MINIMAL HB0366
Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Public Transportation & Highways of Transportation of Transportation Committee Bill Text Companion Bill SB0886. Driver Licenses - Abolishes certificates of driving; authorizes issuance of one-year renewable driver licenses to aliens demonstrating lawful presence. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for *HB0366 / SB0886Decrease State Revenues - Net Impact - $8,700 Beginning in Year 2 Decrease State Expenditures - Net Impact - $12,400 Beginning in Year 2 Bill Summary for *HB0366 / SB0886 Present law authorizes the department of safety to issue a certificate for driving to persons whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specified period of authorized stay. This certificate for driving is valid only during the period of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States for a minimum period of one year and a maximum of five [...] show full description SB0378
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