TN SB0925 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on March 22 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-03-22 - Failed in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Comm
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on March 22 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-03-22 - Failed in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Comm
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, exempts drivers and passengers over 21 years of age from the requirement to wear a crash helmet while operating or riding in motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles, if the person is covered by health or medical insurance other than insurance through TennCare; makes a violation of the helmet law a secondary offense. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302.
Title
As introduced, exempts drivers and passengers over 21 years of age from the requirement to wear a crash helmet while operating or riding in motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles, if the person is covered by health or medical insurance other than insurance through TennCare; makes a violation of the helmet law a secondary offense. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2016-03-22 - Senate - SENATE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (Y: 5 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2015-04-08 - Senate - SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (Y: 5 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-03-25 - Senate - SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee (Y: 4 N: 4 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-04-08 - Senate - SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (Y: 5 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-03-25 - Senate - SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee (Y: 4 N: 4 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-22 | Senate | Failed in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Comm |
| 2016-03-16 | Senate | Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/22/2016 |
| 2016-03-15 | Senate | Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/22/2016 |
| 2016-03-09 | Senate | Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/15/2016 |
| 2015-04-15 | Senate | Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/16/2015 |
| 2015-04-15 | Senate | Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2015 |
| 2015-04-14 | Senate | Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/15/2015 |
| 2015-04-13 | Senate | Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee2 calendar for 4/14/2015 |
| 2015-04-13 | Senate | Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/14/2015 |
| 2015-04-09 | Senate | Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/13/2015 |
| 2015-04-08 | Senate | Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee |
| 2015-04-08 | Senate | Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 4/8/2015 |
| 2015-04-08 | Senate | Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in S. Trans & Safety Comm. on 4/8/15 |
| 2015-03-25 | Senate | Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| 2015-03-18 | Senate | Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/25/2015 |
| 2015-03-18 | Senate | Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/25/2015 |
| 2015-03-11 | Senate | Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/18/2015 |
| 2015-02-18 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| 2015-02-12 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2015-02-12 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB0700 (Crossfiled) 2016-03-22 - Taken off notice for cal. in Finance, Ways & Means Committee
