TN SB 2121
died on adjournmentSchool 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2121 pass?
No. TN SB 2121 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-19): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
What is TN SB 2121 about?
TN SB 2121 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2121?
Bowling is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2121.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-03-19 — Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Bowlingprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-22
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-05
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
2026-03-11
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2026-03-13
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026
2026-03-16
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-16
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
passage
2026-03-19
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Versions
Documents
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Votes
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/11/2026 Passed
2026-03-11 · pass · 9-0
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/16/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-16 · pass · 32-0
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1790
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