Votes: TN HB0700 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly
Bill 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.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 23-2)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-03-22 - Taken off notice for cal. in Finance, Ways & Means Committee [HB0700 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 23-2)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-03-22 - Taken off notice for cal. in Finance, Ways & Means Committee [HB0700 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Voting Records
| Chamber | Vote | Date | Yea | Nay | NV | Abs | Total | Result | Source | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways & Means Committee | 2015-04-07 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | Passed | Link | View |
| House | TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee | 2015-04-01 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | Passed | Link | View |
