Rep. Kevin Wilson, R-Neosho, has filed a bill which would require members of the General Assembly to undergo random drug testing.
HB 2342 would require that each senator and representative be tested at least once every two years.
The bill says,"Refusal to submit to a drug test as authorized under this section is an admission that the member of the general assembly has taken a controlled substance without legal authorization. A member who refuses to submit to a drug test under this section shall be subject to any sanction authorized by law or rule of the respective house of the general assembly."
The Wilson bill also requires drug testing for those who want to apply for "needy families" benefits. Those who refuse to submit to the testing would not receive the benefits, according to the bill.
Among the 19 representatives co-sponsoring the bill are Speaker of the House Rod Jetton, R-Marble Hill, Marilyn Ruestman, R-Joplin, Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Ed Emery, R-Lamar.
I bet ole Kev ain't getting too many party invitations after this. I would like the idea if the tests were random and monthly and included everyone working for the State or taking money from the State.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that should include teachers as well. It continues to amaze me that Turner cannot see what everyone else sees......that the testing of athletic competitors attempts to ensure a level playing field such as with steroids. Or, it addresses the issue of safety such as someone who is under the influence during practice or during a game. Different types of "uppers" give a rush of energy and adrenaline that throws off the competitive balance. If you had a child Turner maybe you would understand but you do not. Most people who are trying to raise their kids correctly welcome the extra motivation to keep students off from drugs and they also understand that students are not afforded all of the rights provided for in the constitution. The courts have proven this over and over again throughout modern times.
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