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MO HB816

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Clem Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Every Missouri House member must undergo urine chemical testing within 60 days of the start of each legislative session, with costs paid by the member
  • Testing must be performed according to methods approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services, by licensed medical personnel or permit holders from that department
  • Members testing positive for illegal drugs or unprescribed controlled substances are prohibited from running for any elective office for two years, unless they complete a certified drug treatment program
  • "Drug" is defined as marijuana, narcotic drugs, controlled substances under chapter 195, or metabolites of such substances
  • Drug test results must be published on each member's online profile on the Missouri House of Representatives website

Legislative Description

Requires members of the House of Representatives to be subject to drug testing within 60 days of the start of the legislative session

Last Action

Referred: General Laws(H)

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

General Laws5/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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