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Introduced September 27, 2011
AN ACT TO ADD A NEW §2114 TO TITLE 10 GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, CHAPTER 2, RELATIVE TO REQUIRING DRUG TESTING FOR RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Sam introduced Bill 317-an Act related to requiring drug testing for recipients of public assistance.
Sam feels strongly that individuals in need of public assistance should be expected to demonstrate personal accountability and personal responsibility to continue receiving government subsidized services. These mirror the expectations of new job applicants at both public and private employees. She says that it is not the duty of the Government of Guam to subsidize illegal activities of individuals on public assistance. She does, however think that it is the duty of the Government of Guam to protect its citizens by and limited resources prohibiting irresponsible or illegal practices, including controlled substance abuse, which hinders the intent of assistance programs.
She believes that mechanisms are needed to emphasize and require increased responsibility, including personal sobriety, of those applying for and receiving public assistance.
The Director of the Department of Public Health and Social Services will establish a drug testing program that requires an individual, as a condition of eligibility and/or renewal, for all public assistance programs under the authority of the Government of Guam, local and federal, to being subject to a drug testing. The cost of the drug screening shall be the responsibility of the individual(s) tested.
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