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Greg Steube on Drugs
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Reschedule marijuana to allow further research
Steube introduced the Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2019 to reschedule marijuana from a schedule I controlled substance to a schedule III controlled substance, allowing further research on the substance to be conducted. "We hear every day about the positive
health benefits of marijuana. It is clear that there are medical benefits to marijuana and I think it's time we remove the bureaucratic red tape that prevents us from thoroughly studying this substance," continued Steube.
Source: 2018 Congress website steube.house.gov for FL-17 election
, Sep 12, 2019
Veterans who use marijuana are entitled to VA
Greg Steube introduced a bill which seeks to codify an existing VA policy that prohibits penalizing veterans by stripping their benefits if they use cannabis in compliance with state law. "As a veteran I'm committed to ensuring that veterans receive the
care they deserve, and I know that sometimes that care can include medical marijuana. Using products that are legal in the state in which you live--should not preclude you from your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits"
Source: Boston Globe on 2018 Congressional FL-17 election
, Apr 10, 2019
Random drug testing of state employees
Excerpts from Florida Legislative archives:Amendment to the State Constitution to prohibit compelling any person or employer to provide for health care coverage.- To preserve the freedom of all residents of the state to provide for
their own health care:
- A law may not compel any person or employer to purchase, obtain, or otherwise provide for health care coverage.
- A person or an employer may pay directly for lawful health care services and may not be required to pay penalties
for paying directly for lawful health care services.
- A health care provider may accept direct payment for lawful health care services and may not be required to pay penalties for accepting direct payment from a person or an employer for lawful health
care services.
- The private market for health care coverage of any lawful health care service may not be abolished by law or rule.
Status:Bill passed House, 80-37-2; passed Senate, 29-10-1. (Greg Steube voted YEA).
Source: Florida legislative voting records: HB 1205
, Mar 2, 2012
Require random, mandatory drug testing of state employees
HB 1205: Requires drug testing to be conducted within each state agency's appropriation; authorizes agencies within state government to require employees to submit to periodic random drug testing.Analysis by ACLU Florida:
The legislature took it upon itself to expand the Drug-Free Workplace Program to mandate random, suspicionless drug testing for state employees on a rotating basis. Each state agency can choose whether to participate in the program as it will have to
find the funds to do so, i.e. pay for the drug tests, in its current allotted budget. If an employee fails the drug test, he/she must attend a rehab program or face disciplinary action or discharge.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed House 79-37-3 on Mar/2/12; State Rep. Greg Steube voted YES; Passed Senate 26-14-0 on Mar/9/12; Signed by Governor Rick Scott on Mar/19/12
Source: ACLU Analysis of Florida legislative voting record HB 1205
, Mar 2, 2012
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