HB 5605
Relating to drug testing of legislators
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Bill overview
This bill would require West Virginia legislators to undergo annual drug testing to receive compensation and expense reimbursements. The bill states that legislators, as public figures, have a reduced expectation of privacy and that drug testing is a reasonable government function to ensure public safety. Legislators would be responsible for paying the cost of their own drug tests, and failure to pass a test would prevent them from receiving compensation.
Key provisions
- Annual drug testing requirement for West Virginia legislators.
- Testing must be conducted by December 31st each year.
- Testing must cover all known illegal drugs and any non-prescribed legal drugs.
- Legislators must pay for their own drug testing.
- Failure to pass a drug test results in denial of compensation and expense reimbursements.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Legislators
- Members of the Legislature
Notable changes
- Creates a new requirement for legislators to pass drug tests to receive compensation.
Fiscal impact
The bill would require legislators to pay for their own drug testing, resulting in a cost for the legislators.
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