State Government - As enacted, prohibits a governmental entity that regulates entertainment transportation from refusing to renew a permit to a business that provides such transportation if the entity issued the permit to the business to provide such transportation prior to May 1, 2024, or revoking a permit issued to such a business except for good cause shown in an administrative hearing. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.
This bill amends Tennessee state laws to clarify which vehicles are subject to specific transportation regulations. It explicitly adds "a fire engine converted to a for-hire passenger vehicle" to the list of vehicles that require permits. The change ensures that these modified emergency vehicles are treated the same as other commercial passenger transport options like tractor-pulled wagons. By updating the legal definition, the bill helps regulatory agencies determine which businesses need to obtain and maintain proper operating licenses.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action May 13, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/26/2024
upper
Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/27/2024
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/20/2024
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/20/2024
upper
Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
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