TN SB1608 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Passed on May 2 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-05-02 - Comp. became Pub. Ch. 842
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As enacted, enacts the "Slow Poke Law," which prohibits the operation of vehicles in the left lane of interstates and multilane divided highways, except for passing and other purposes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

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Title

As enacted, enacts the "Slow Poke Law," which prohibits the operation of vehicles in the left lane of interstates and multilane divided highways, except for passing and other purposes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-05-02 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 842
2016-04-05SenateSponsor(s) Added.
2016-04-04SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
2016-04-01SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar calendar for 4/4/2016
2016-03-28SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
2016-03-22SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/28/2016
2016-03-14SenateReset on Final calendar of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
2016-03-08SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/14/2016
2016-03-07SenateAction deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/14/2016
2016-03-01SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/7/2016
2016-01-20SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
2016-01-14SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2016-01-13SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB1416 (Crossfiled) 2016-05-02 - Pub. Ch. 842

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