Bill Introduced By Lonnie Napier To Drug Test Public Assistance Receipients.
KENTUCKY HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
ATTENTION EDITORS: A pdf copy of HB 208 is attached to this release (let me know if you need the .pdf to HB 208).
Contact:
Michael Goins
Director of Media Relations & Social Media
House Republican Leadership
(502) 564-5413
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rep. Lonnie Napier files bill requiring drug testing for individuals receiving public assistance
HB 208 would create a random screening program for those drawing food stamps, state medical assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 14, 2010) – Rep. Lonnie Napier, R-Lancaster (36th District) has filed a bill for the 2011 session that if passed would require drug and substance screening for any adults in Kentucky receiving public assistance. HB 208, if passed, would set up a mandatory random testing program for any adult that receives public assistance, food stamps, and state medical assistance.
“Let me say that public assistance is a good thing, especially given the continued rate of unemployment in our commonwealth,” said Rep. Napier. “However given the fact that some may be abusing these programs, including using these funds to purchase drugs, it is essential that we require anyone receiving government assistance to submit to testing. Most employers require drug testing as a requirement for employment, and we need to do the same for those getting assistance through the government.”
HB 208 would require random testing through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a prerequisite to an individual being declared eligible for public assistance, but would allow for exceptions if the individual has a prescription for a controlled substance. Rep. Napier points to the bi-partisan support of his proposal, which is being backed by legislators on both sides of the aisle.
“Who would want their children raised in an environment where money is being used for drugs instead of groceries,” Rep. Napier added. “It is essentially that we protect those most vulnerable by making HB 208 law in Kentucky.”
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Michael Goins
Director of Media Relations & Social Media
Communications Office
Kentucky House Republican Caucus
(502) 564-0521, ext. 1421
(502) 564-7690 Fax
michael.goins@lrc.ky.gov
ATTENTION EDITORS: A pdf copy of HB 208 is attached to this release (let me know if you need the .pdf to HB 208).
Contact:
Michael Goins
Director of Media Relations & Social Media
House Republican Leadership
(502) 564-5413
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rep. Lonnie Napier files bill requiring drug testing for individuals receiving public assistance
HB 208 would create a random screening program for those drawing food stamps, state medical assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 14, 2010) – Rep. Lonnie Napier, R-Lancaster (36th District) has filed a bill for the 2011 session that if passed would require drug and substance screening for any adults in Kentucky receiving public assistance. HB 208, if passed, would set up a mandatory random testing program for any adult that receives public assistance, food stamps, and state medical assistance.
“Let me say that public assistance is a good thing, especially given the continued rate of unemployment in our commonwealth,” said Rep. Napier. “However given the fact that some may be abusing these programs, including using these funds to purchase drugs, it is essential that we require anyone receiving government assistance to submit to testing. Most employers require drug testing as a requirement for employment, and we need to do the same for those getting assistance through the government.”
HB 208 would require random testing through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a prerequisite to an individual being declared eligible for public assistance, but would allow for exceptions if the individual has a prescription for a controlled substance. Rep. Napier points to the bi-partisan support of his proposal, which is being backed by legislators on both sides of the aisle.
“Who would want their children raised in an environment where money is being used for drugs instead of groceries,” Rep. Napier added. “It is essentially that we protect those most vulnerable by making HB 208 law in Kentucky.”
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Michael Goins
Director of Media Relations & Social Media
Communications Office
Kentucky House Republican Caucus
(502) 564-0521, ext. 1421
(502) 564-7690 Fax
michael.goins@lrc.ky.gov
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