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TN SB0708
TN SB0708AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to the cost of issuing driver licenses and state identification cards.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department of safety to report to the transportation and safety committee of the senate and the committee in the house of representatives having jurisdiction over driver license matters on the extent to which current fees imposed on applications for an original or renewal of a driver license are used to offset processing costs for driver license issuance and reinstatements, information technology upgrades, and any ongoing costs to maintain the driver license issuance system. - Amends TCA Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Safety to submit a comprehensive report to the state legislature's transportation and safety committees by January 1, 2026, detailing how the current fees charged for driver's license applications and renewals are being used. Specifically, the report must explain the extent to which these fees are covering various operational costs, including processing expenses for issuing and reinstating driver's licenses, funding information technology upgrades, and maintaining the overall driver's license issuance system. The bill aims to provide transparency about how license fees are allocated and ensure that the revenue generated from these fees is appropriately supporting the state's driver's license infrastructure. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the general assembly to be in the interest of public welfare.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 02/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0708&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0708 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0708.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0708.pdf |
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