SB 173 As enacted, prohibits a person from physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; imposes other similar restrictions on activities such as texting; creates certain exceptions Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8

SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

04/23/2019

Support by Party

Democrat: 22% (2)   Republican: 77% (7)  

TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 PNV 0

03/27/2019

Support by Party

Democrat: 20% (1)   Republican: 80% (4)  

Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 412

Companion House Bill Substituted

Placed On Senate Regular Calendar For 4/30/2019

Recommended For Passage, Refer To Senate Calendar Committee

Placed On Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Calendar For 4/23/2019

Action Deferred In Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee To 4/23/2019

Placed On Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Calendar For 4/16/2019

Action Deferred In Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee To 4/16/2019

Placed On Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Calendar For 4/9/2019

Recommended For Passage With Amendment/s, Refer To Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 Pnv 0

Placed On Senate Transportation And Safety Committee Calendar For 3/27/2019

Action Deferred In Senate Transportation And Safety Committee To 3/27/2019

Placed On Senate Transportation And Safety Committee Calendar For 3/20/2019

Action Deferred In Senate Transportation And Safety Committee To 3/20/2019

Placed On Senate Transportation And Safety Committee Calendar For 3/13/2019

Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee

Introduced, Passed On First Consideration

Filed For Introduction