Rep. Joe Carr (R-48) and Sen. Jack Johnson (R-23) filed HB0157/SB0112 which would establish a two-tier licensure process for drug and alcohol counselors, and grandfather in certain drug and alcohol counselors. Intern counselors would be required to meet the following qualifications: (A) Complete a total of ninety-six (96) hours of alcohol and drug abuse related [...]
Felony Drug Offenders Ineligible for TANF
SB0096 filed by Sen. Jim Tracy (R-16) would prohibit persons convicted of a felony drug offense on and after July 1, 2011, from being eligible for receiving Families First benefits. Sen. Stacey Campfield (R-7) has proposed instituting mandatory drug-testing for all TANF recipients. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | [...]
Drug Counselors & Federal Benefit Applications
HB0057/SB0071 filed by Sen. Doug Overbey (R-8) and Rep. Bob Ramsey (R-20) would allow licensed drug and alcohol abuse counselors to assist clients with applications for state and federal benefits. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | Polls | Email Marketing | Feedback TabView MicroPoll