AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 3; Title 55, Chapter 4 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to operation of off-highway…
- Introduced Jan 9, 2023
- In committee Jan 20, 2023
- Died
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As introduced, under certain conditions, authorizes utility task vehicles and Class I and II off-highway vehicles to be operated on state highways with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 3; Title 55, Chapter 4 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Read the full official title (29 words)
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 3; Title 55, Chapter 4 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to operation of off-highway vehicles on certain roads.
Every action
10 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled for introduction
- SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- SenatePassed on Second Consideration, held on desk pending committee appointments
- SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- CommitteeRefer to Senate Transportation & Safety Committee · Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- CommitteePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/8/2023 · Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- SenateAction deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/15/2023
- CommitteePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/15/2023 · Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- CommitteeRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 · Senate Calendar Committee
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | Senate Transportation and Safety Committee | Transportation and Safety Committee: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 | Passed 9–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 2 Republicans.
- JH Joey HensleyR Primary sponsor · District 28
All 2 cosponsors
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 1, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.