TN SB2350 | 2011-2012 | 107th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Passed on April 19 2012 - 100% progression
Action: 2012-04-19 - Comp. became Pub. Ch. 737
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Passed on April 19 2012 - 100% progression
Action: 2012-04-19 - Comp. became Pub. Ch. 737
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As enacted, enacts the "Ricky Otts Act" which requires an officer to arrest drivers involved in accidents resulting in serious bodily injury or death when such drivers lack a valid driver license and evidence of financial responsibility; prohibits the issuance of a citation in lieu of arrest in such circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 12; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Title
As enacted, enacts the "Ricky Otts Act" which requires an officer to arrest drivers involved in accidents resulting in serious bodily injury or death when such drivers lack a valid driver license and evidence of financial responsibility; prohibits the issuance of a citation in lieu of arrest in such circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 12; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsors
| Sen. Mae Beavers [R] |
Roll Calls
2012-03-20 - Senate - S. JUD COMM.: Recommended for passage w/amendments- refer to: S. Cal. Comm. (Y: 6 N: 1 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-19 | Comp. became Pub. Ch. 737 | |
| 2012-04-02 | Am. withdrawn.(Amendment 2 - SA0925) | |
| 2012-04-02 | Am. withdrawn.(Amendment 1 - SA0924) | |
| 2012-04-02 | Comp. HB Subst (sends SB to dead bill file) | |
| 2012-03-30 | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar cal. for 4/2/2012 | |
| 2012-03-20 | Rec. for pass. w/ am., ref. to S. Cal. Comm. Ayes 6, Nays 1 PNV 2 | |
| 2012-03-14 | Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 3/20/2012 | |
| 2012-03-13 | Action Def. in S. Jud. Comm. to 3/20/12 | |
| 2012-03-07 | Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 3/13/2012 | |
| 2012-01-18 | P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm. | |
| 2012-01-13 | Intro., P1C. | |
| 2012-01-12 | Filed for intro. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2466 (Crossfiled) 2012-04-19 - Pub. Ch. 737
