Title:
Nebraskans: Oppose mean-spirited welfare benefits drug testing bill hearing on March 10
Message:
On Thursday, March 10, a legislative committee will hold a
hearing on a bill that would terminate welfare benefits for one year and send recipients
to drug treatment upon a positive test for marijuana — even if they use
marijuana for medical purposes. Please
attend the hearing, and testify about why you oppose the bill. Make sure to
dress professionally and speak respectfully.
What: Health and
Human Services Committee hearing on L.B. 221, welfare benefits drug testing bill
When: Thursday,
March 10, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Room
1510, Nebraska Capitol, 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE
Please also e-mail your senator, asking her or him
to oppose L.B. 221.
The bill will direct the Department of Health and Human
Services to develop a mandatory program for screening welfare recipients if
there is “reasonable cause” to think a recipient is using a controlled
substance. However, “reasonable cause” is undefined. If the person tests
positive, benefits will be terminated for one year.
This bill is wrong-headed, incredibly wasteful of scant
state resources, and may
even be unconstitutional.
Please pass this on so that more Nebraskans can
participate in reform.
