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SB 1591 Subst

Traffic Safety - As introduced, imposes state and local litigation taxes on a person who violates the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; removes the ten-dollar cap on court costs imposed for such violations. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.

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16 actions
  1. Mar 26, 2026 lower
    Subst. for comp. HB.
  2. Mar 26, 2026 lower
    Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0563)
  3. Mar 26, 2026 lower
    Failed to pass H., Ayes 37, Nays 48, PNV 3
  4. Mar 26, 2026 lower
    Re-ref. Calendar & Rules Committee
  5. Mar 9, 2026 lower
    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
  6. Mar 5, 2026 lower
    Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0486)
  7. Mar 5, 2026 upper
    Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 20, Nays 11
  8. Mar 5, 2026 lower
    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
  9. Mar 3, 2026 upper
    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0
  10. Mar 3, 2026 lower
    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
  11. Feb 24, 2026 lower
    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
  12. Feb 18, 2026 upper
    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
  13. Feb 11, 2026 lower
    Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
  14. Jan 14, 2026 upper
    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
  15. Jan 13, 2026 lower
    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  16. Jan 12, 2026 lower
    Filed for introduction
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