2025-2026 Regular SessionTennessee Legislature

HB0859: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to transportation.

Legislative Summary

As introduced, extends the deadline by which the advisory task force responsible for reviewing impaired driving and boating in this state is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any suggested legislation, to the general assembly and the governor from December 1, 2025, to February 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 55.

Demographic Impact

Overall analysis of equity impact

Neutral
Low ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓

Unlock Full Demographic Insights

Go beyond the overall score.

Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.

Enable full analysis features for your organization.

Contact Sales to Learn More

Or email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.

Bill History

2/4/2025
Filed for introduction
House of Representatives
2/5/2025
Intro., P1C.
House of Representatives
2/6/2025
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
House of Representatives
3/4/2025
Ref. to Transportation Committee
House of Representatives
3/4/2025
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
House of Representatives
3/5/2025
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
House of Representatives
3/11/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee
House of Representatives
3/12/2025
Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/18/2025
House of Representatives
3/18/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
House of Representatives
3/19/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
House of Representatives
3/19/2025
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/20/2025
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/24/2025
House of Representatives
3/24/2025
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0116)
House of Representatives
3/24/2025
Passed H., as am., Ayes 91, Nays 2, PNV 2
House of Representatives
3/24/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
House of Representatives
3/25/2025
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
House of Representatives
3/26/2025
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate
3/27/2025
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Senate
3/27/2025
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0149)
Senate
3/27/2025
Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 1, PNV 1
Senate
3/28/2025
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
House of Representatives
4/2/2025
Signed by H. Speaker
House of Representatives
4/3/2025
Signed by Senate Speaker
Senate
4/3/2025
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
House of Representatives
4/11/2025
Signed by Governor.

Amendments

HA0116

Amendment 1-0 to HB0859

3/19/2025Not Adopted

Roll Call Votes

FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration
3/27/2025
27
Yea
1
Nay
1
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
3/24/2025
91
Yea
2
Nay
2
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/18/2025
17
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee
3/11/2025
9
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Passed(4/11/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Documents

Draft
Bill Text2/6/20257.5 KB
Draft
Bill Text2/4/20257.5 KB
Fiscal Note/Analysis
Fiscal Note/Analysis3/5/2025118.2 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note2/4/2025111.5 KB