* SS HCS HB 73
Sponsor: Brandom, Ellen
Status: GOVERNOR SIGNED
Description: Require drug testing of persons suspected of using illegal drugs. Ban welfare for one year if the person tests positivie.
See: 
  • House roll call - SS HCS HB 73 (05/09/2011): 3rd reading of a bill to require drug testing of welfare recipients and impose a three-year ban on benefits for failing the test.
  • Senate roll call - SS HCS HB 73 (04/28/2011): 3rd Reading of a measure that would require drug testing of adult recipients of the welfare program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
  • House roll call - HCS HB 73 (01/31/2011): 3rd Reading of a measure that would require drug testing of adult recipients of the welfare program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
  • House roll call - HCS HB 73 (01/26/2011): Perfection of a measure that would require drug testing of some welfare recipients.
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