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MO SB545
Bill
Status
1/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
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AI Summary
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State elected officials, state executive branch managerial staff, and officers and leadership staff of the House and Senate must undergo chemical testing of blood or urine before taking office and every two years thereafter to determine drug content
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Testing costs shall be paid by the official, officer, or staff member being tested
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Chemical tests must be performed according to methods and devices approved by the state department of health and senior services, and by licensed medical personnel or persons with valid permits from that department
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Blood tests may be refused if medical personnel determine in good faith that the procedure would endanger the person's health
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Any member of the general assembly arrested two or more times during their term of office shall immediately forfeit and vacate the office
Legislative Description
Requires certain public officials and certain staff members of the executive branch and legislature to submit to drug tests
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
1/5/2012