HB 593 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

School Transportation - As introduced, extends the use of service of a conventional and Class D school bus from 200,000 miles to 230,000 miles. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 55.

This bill amends Tennessee law to extend the maximum allowable mileage for conventional and Class D school buses from 200,000 miles to 230,000 miles. It directly affects school districts and transportation providers by allowing buses to operate 30,000 additional miles before retirement, potentially reducing replacement costs. The key provision is a straightforward update to the mileage threshold in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-2109, with no new requirements or funding changes. The amendment takes effect upon becoming law and applies to all eligible school buses under current regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Def. to Summer Study in Transportation Subcommittee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Ref. to Transportation Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Clay Doggett
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