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WV HB5088

WV HB5088
To require all state employees, county employees, and employees of county school boards to be subject to random drug testing


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Introduced
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to require mandatory drug testing for all classes of employees of county commissions, the state of West Virginia, State Board of Education, and in K through 12 schools.

AI Summary

This bill requires all state employees, county employees, and employees of county school boards in West Virginia to be subject to random drug testing. Specifically, it mandates that beginning in July 2024, all personnel hired by county commissions, the State Board of Education, and K-12 schools must pass a drug test before employment and that 10% of all employees in these sectors will be randomly tested each year. The bill directs the relevant government agencies to develop and implement the rules necessary to carry out these requirements.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

To House Education (on 01/25/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Government Operations
  • ‐ General Government Operations
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ General Labor and Employment

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