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Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998

Introduced: May 13, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 25, 1998
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 656.
Sep 25, 1998
Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Bond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-348.
Sep 15, 1998
Committee on Small Business. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 24, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.
Jun 23, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 9 (Roll No. 257).
Jun 23, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 9 (Roll No. 257).
Jun 23, 1998
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 23, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 23, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jun 23, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4974-4981, H4983)
Jun 23, 1998
Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 18, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 328.
Jun 18, 1998
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 105-584.
Jun 11, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 11, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 13, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 13, 1998
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 23, 1998 House · vote #257 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 402–9 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) businesses should adopt drug-free workplace programs; and (2) States should consider incentives, such as tax deductions and reductions in premiums for workers' compensation and unemployment insurance, to encourage businesses to adopt such programs.

Amends the Small Business Act to establish a drug-free workplace demonstration program under which the Small Business Administration (SBA) may make grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts to eligible intermediaries to provide financial and technical assistance to small businesses seeking to start a drug-free workplace program. Outlines intermediary eligibility requirements.

Requires a drug-free workplace program to include: (1) a written policy specifying workplace behavior expectations, prohibitions against substances in the workplace, and violation consequences; (2) training for employees; (3) employee drug testing; (4) employee access to an assistance program; and (5) a continuing alcohol and drug abuse prevention program. Directs the SBA Administrator to evaluate and report to the Congress on the drug-free workplace programs established under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires small business development centers to provide information and assistance to small businesses in developing such programs.

Authorizes the SBA Administrator to contract with and compensate government and private agencies or persons for the provision of services under this Act.

Directs the SBA Administrator to study and report to the chairmen and ranking members of the congressional small business committees on workplace drug use at small businesses, the costs associated with such illegal drug use, and the need for assistance to such businesses to develop drug prevention programs.

What's happening now September 25, 1998

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 656.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1