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OK SB538
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Sykes
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AI Summary
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Establishes mandatory random drug testing program for persons receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, with Department of Human Services limited to $50,000 annual expenditure on the program.
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Persons who refuse drug testing or test positive are referred to Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; those who complete substance abuse programs retain benefits, while non-compliant individuals have benefits suspended and are referred to child welfare division.
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Extends drug testing requirement to state elected officials under same standards applied to TANF recipients.
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Amends 56 O.S. 2001, Section 230.52 relating to TANF program requirements and minimum mandatory conditions for assistance eligibility.
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Effective November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Drug testing; establishing drug testing programs for persons on TANF and state elected officials. Codification. Effective date.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/8/2011