HB0556Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3, relative to examinations for driver licenses.
Introduced by Kip Capley, District 71
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires all written driver license examinations to be administered in English only; prohibits the use of a translation dictionary, electronic device, or interpreter to assist a person taking the examination. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
March 18, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee · March 18, 2025
3
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Hawk | 5 | No |
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Dave Wright | 19 | No |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | No |
| Dan Howell | 22 | No |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Not Voting |
| Ed Butler | 41 | Yes |
| Aftyn Behn | 51 | No |
| Jake McCalmon | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/18/2025
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
Failed in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
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