6/17/10-A bill has died that sought to narrow the language options on the state’s driver’s license exam from four to one.
Originally SB63 called for the written portion of the test to be offered solely in English, but it now requires all portions of the exam to be administered in English.
Exceptions would have been made for persons legally authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to be in the country for a “specific purpose.”
Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, clarified that the bill “sends a message” on Tennessee’s preference for English.
The bill never got a vote on the House floor. The Senate previously approved it.

5/7/10-A bill awaiting a Senate floor vote would narrow the language options on the state’s driver’s license exam from four to one.
Originally SB63 called for the written portion of the test to be offered solely in English, but it now requires all portions of the exam to be administered in English.
Exceptions would be made for persons legally authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to be in the country for a “specific purpose.”
Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, clarified that the bill “sends a message” on Tennessee’s preference for English.
If approved by the Senate, the bill would move to the House. Tennessee lawmakers are scheduled to finish up for the year May 25.
For Senate bill status, call 615-741-2730.