Tennessee Senate · Mar 3, 2026
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0 3/3/2026 Passed
Result: pass
SB 1591: Traffic Safety - As introduced, imposes state and local litigation taxes on a person who violates the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; removes the ten-dollar cap on court costs imposed for such violations. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 1 |
| Republican | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 3 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Ferrell Haile(Republican) | Yea |
| Joey Hensley(Republican) | Nay |
| Gloria Johnson(Democratic) | Yea |
| London Lamar(Democratic) | Nay |
| Dennis Powers(Republican) | Yea |
| Paul Rose(Republican) | Yea |
| Robert Stevens(Republican) | Yea |
| Page Walley(Republican) | Yea |
| Bo Watson(Republican) | Nay |
| Ken Yager(Republican) | Yea |
| Jeff Yarbro(Democratic) | Yea |