HB1790Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school bus transportation.
Introduced by Mike Sparks, District 49
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · March 24, 2026
13
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
16 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 | Not Voting |
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Robert Stevens | 13 | Yes |
| Elaine Davis | 18 | Yes |
| Dave Wright | 19 | Yes |
| Dan Howell | 22 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Greg Vital | 29 | No |
| Tim Rudd | 34 | Yes |
| Ed Butler | 41 | 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 3/10/2026
Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/17/2026
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee
Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/24/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the Driver License Calendar
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee
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