SF 319: Concerning private sector employee drug testing

What it does

5, concerning private sector employee drug testing.5, is defined as a job wherein an accident could cause loss of human life, serious bodily injury, or significant property or environmental damage, including a job with duties that include immediate supervision of a person in a safety-sensitive position. The bill provides that the definition applies to positions designated as safety sensitive positions by the employer. The bill provides that specified communications required under current law to be provided by certified mail, return receipt requested, can also be provided in person or by electronic notification if an employee or prospective employee so chooses.

House subcommittee · named January 18, 2024

• Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jerome Amos Jr. (D) · jerome.amosjr@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jacob Bossman (R) · jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 10 for, 8 against

For: American Council of Engineering Companies; Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa; Associated General Contractors of Iowa; Casey's General Stores; Home Builders Association of Iowa; Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI); Iowa Motor Truck Association; Iowa Nebraska Farm Equipment Dealers Association; Master Builders of Iowa; National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB /IA)

Against: AFSCME Iowa Council 61; IBEW Iowa State Conference; Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Iowa State Building and Construction Trades; North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters; Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 33; UAW Region 4

In plain words

1. February 16, 2023Filed in the Senate
2. February 16, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 14, 2023Passed the Senate, 32–15
4. January 18, 2024House subcommittee named: Johnson, Amos Jr. and Bossman
5. January 31, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. February 8, 2024Approved by the House committee