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 Bill Status of HB5602  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  RANDOM SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING

House Sponsors
Rep. Charles E. Meier - Dwight Kay

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 430/99-15 new
305 ILCS 5/11-32 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Requires random substance abuse testing for every employee, appointee, and officer in the State. Requires the Department of Central Management Services to develop and implement this testing by rule, including disciplinary measures and compliance. Provides that if an elected official tests positive for substance abuse, he or she shall have his or her compensation withheld until such time as he or she is re-tested and tests negative for substance abuse. Requires the Department of Central Management Services to submit an annual report on the testing program that includes: (1) the number of individuals tested, the substances tested for, and the results of testing;(2) the costs of the testing; and (3) discipline, if any, that had been imposed. Adds corresponding provisions in the Illinois Public Aid Code that apply to recipients of financial aid under the Code. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/13/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Charles E. Meier
  2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading
  2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/17/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dwight Kay
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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