Tennessee · 114
HB 1555
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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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1555 proposes imposing state and local litigation taxes on individuals who violate the prohibition against using wireless or stand-alone electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. The bill also removes the existing ten-dollar cap on court costs for such violations and amends TCA Section 55-8-199.
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Sponsors
- William Slater Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 26, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar &… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 17, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 11, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Feb 17, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Transportation… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Feb 10, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |