Tennessee House · Mar 17, 2026
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee 3/17/2026 Passed
Result: pass
HB 1790: School Transportation - As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | Not voting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Fred Atchley(Republican) | Yea |
| Ed Butler(Republican) | Yea |
| David Hawk(Republican) | Not voting |
| Dan Howell(Republican) | Yea |
| Jake McCalmon(Republican) | Nay |
| Justin Pearson(Democratic) | Yea |
| Michele Reneau(Republican) | Yea |
| Lowell Russell(Republican) | Yea |
| Dave Wright(Republican) | Yea |