SB1069Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 17 and Title 62, Chapter 19, relative to auctions of motor vehicles.
Introduced by Mark Pody, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, provides that a motor vehicle dealer license is not required to sell or purchase certain antique vehicles or unique motor vehicles through an auction being held at a venue with a permanent seating capacity of at least 20,000 located in Wilson County, the auction operator conducts no more than one auction in this state per year, the action offers no less than 400 vehicles and no more than 2,000 vehicles for any one auction, and the operator has a minimum net worth of $25 million. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 17 and Title 62, Chapter 19.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 540
March 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 · March 12, 2025
8
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Heidi Campbell | 20 | Yes |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Recalled from Senate Energy, Ag., & Natural Resources Committee
Refer to Senate Transportation & Safety Committee
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/12/2025
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
Sponsor change.
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/7/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0099)
Re-refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/8/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee / Behind Budget
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 1/13/2026
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 1/20/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 1/20/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/2/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 540
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