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HI HCR246
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Human Services to explore implementing random drug testing for adult recipients of government assistance programs.
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Proposes suspending public assistance for individuals who test positive for substance abuse.
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Cites a federal report indicating 9.6 percent of people in households receiving government assistance used illicit drugs in the previous month.
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Requires the Department of Human Services to consider legal questions and feasibility of random drug testing before making recommendations.
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Mandates the Department submit findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2012 Regular Session convenes.
Legislative Description
Urging the Department of Human Services to explore the possibility of allowing government agencies providing government assistance to conduct random drug testing of adult individuals receiving public assistance and suspending this assistance if the individual tests positive for substance abuse.
Last Action
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
3/28/2011