Tennessee Senate · Mar 11, 2026
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1 3/11/2026 Passed
Result: pass
SB 1889: Motor Vehicles - 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.
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | Not voting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Paul Bailey(Republican) | Yea |
| Richard Briggs(Republican) | Not voting |
| Heidi Campbell(Democratic) | Nay |
| Tom Hatcher(Republican) | Yea |
| Becky Massey(Republican) | Yea |
| Mark Pody(Republican) | Yea |
| Dennis Powers(Republican) | Yea |
| Jessie Seal(Republican) | Yea |
| Brent Taylor(Republican) | Yea |