Bill to drug test the Unemployed goes before the house Tuesday (unemployment, drugs)

[WannaliveinGreenville]

A bill that ties drug testing to unemployment benefits is scheduled to go before an Indiana House committee Tuesday.

The legislation would require anyone trying to claim unemployments benefits to be tested for drugs first.

Those benefits would be denied if the person tests positive or refuses to be tested.

Lawmakers with the Labor Committee will hold a hearing on the bill Tuesday morning.

Thoughts ?

[PGKangrui]

If the government is going to help you, I think it's fair to require something simple like this. Drugs are a huge waste of money that taxpayers shouldn't pay for.

[Ecovlke]

Originally Posted by WannaliveinGreenville

A bill that ties drug testing to unemployment benefits is scheduled to go before an Indiana House committee Tuesday.

The legislation would require anyone trying to claim unemployments benefits to be tested for drugs first.

Those benefits would be denied if the person tests positive or refuses to be tested.

Lawmakers with the Labor Committee will hold a hearing on the bill Tuesday morning.

Thoughts ?

Who's going to foot the bill?

[tonythetuna]

It would be unconstitutional.

How about our elected leaders get drug tested on a regular basis?

[blackandproud]

Originally Posted by WannaliveinGreenville

A bill that ties drug testing to unemployment benefits is scheduled to go before an Indiana House committee Tuesday.

The legislation would require anyone trying to claim unemployments benefits to be tested for drugs first.

Those benefits would be denied if the person tests positive or refuses to be tested.

Lawmakers with the Labor Committee will hold a hearing on the bill Tuesday morning.

Thoughts ?

So let me get this straight...those who previously paid into the system and also paid taxes will be tested for drugs and those who Continue to pay into the system and pay taxes will have to foot the bill for the drug tests and any other social services these people may need to apply for to make ends meet. hmmmmmm

[WannaliveinGreenville]

I wonder how many Indianian's will lose their benefits ?

I honestly think the number will be low as most unemployed are looking for work and keeping away from drugs...

Should the same apply to welfare recipients or are we opening up a new can of worms ?

[meson]

Waste of money, I saw a documentary on the costs associated with drug testing
recently and it ain't cheap, do taxpayers really want to pay for this....I doubt it.

[PGKangrui]

Originally Posted by Ecovlke

Who's going to foot the bill?

Since some of the people will fail the drug test and not receive benefits, it should be pretty cost effective.

[tonythetuna]

Originally Posted by WannaliveinGreenville

Should the same apply to welfare recipients or are we opening up a new can of worms ?

If testing is going to happen, it should first start with welfare people.

[WannaliveinGreenville]

Originally Posted by Kangrui

Since some of the people will fail the drug test and not receive benefits, it should be pretty cost effective.

Any idea of the cost of one drug test ?