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2013 SESSION

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(SB835)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

REHABILITATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

    1. Line 19, introduced, after screenings.

      insert

        A person who fails or refuses to participate in periodic drug testing or tests positive for the use of illegal substances shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits for a period of 12 months; however, an individual shall have one opportunity to comply with the testing requirement and be reinstated to eligibility for TANF benefits during the 12-month period following the date of his failure or refusal to participate in a drug test or testing positive for the use of illegal substances.

FINANCE

    1. Line 19, introduced, after drug screenings.

      insert

        2. That the provisions of this act shall not become effective unless an appropriation of general funds effectuating the purposes of this act is included in a general appropriation act passed by the 2013 Session of the General Assembly, which becomes law.