TN HB1708 2026

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Requires restricted driver license, English retest, and residency proof for non-English speakers

Date of Vote: April 22, 2026

Chamber of Origin: House

As enacted, adds certain language comprehension requirements for certain driver licenses; requires documentation as a U.S. citizen or lawfully permitted in the U.S. for certain vehicle registrations; requires documentation as a U.S. citizen for certain driving and related licenses. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 65, Chapter 15.

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Voted YEA

26
100% REPUBLICANS0% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS

VOTED NAY

5
0% REPUBLICANS100% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
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Voted yea

Becky MasseyState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.55
Richard BriggsState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:89.29
Jessie SealState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:91.30
Steve SoutherlandState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:88.89
Todd GardenhireState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:83.33
Bo WatsonState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:100.00

Voted nay

Raumesh AkbariState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:25.93
Sara KyleState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:26.92
Charlane OliverState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:23.08
Jeff YarbroState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:16.00
London LamarState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:25.00

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