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MS HB1129

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all law enforcement officers in Mississippi to undergo periodic random drug testing as determined by the Attorney General
  • Mandates the Attorney General to solicit competitive bids from independent companies to conduct drug testing, with contract awarded to lowest qualified bidder
  • Requires any officer who fails a drug test to undergo rehabilitation treatment, with refusal to participate constituting grounds for termination of employment
  • Directs the Attorney General to promulgate necessary rules and regulations within 60 days of the effective date
  • Effective date: July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Law enforcement officers Zero Tolerance Drug Law; require random testing.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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