Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1790 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Mike Sparks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee
- Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the Driver License Calendar
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
- Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/24/2026
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/17/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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