Driver Licenses - As introduced, requires that all driver licenses and photo identification licenses be manufactured and printed in this state; requires the department of safety to review and determine the cost-effectiveness of having such licenses manufactured and printed by the department or another state department or agency or through a contract with a private vendor; requires that licenses be manufactured and printed in this state using the most cost-effective means. - Amends TCA Title 12 and Title 55, Chapter 50.
HB 1017 requires all Tennessee driver licenses and photo ID licenses to be manufactured and printed within the state. The Department of Safety must review whether producing licenses in-house, through other state agencies, or via private vendors is the most cost-effective option, then implement the most affordable method. This bill directly affects the Department of Safety's operations and applies to all new licenses issued after January 1, 2026, with immediate requirements for cost-effectiveness reviews.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Committee
2
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lowell Russell
RRepublican
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