Alcohol and drug substance abuse counseling; increasing certain alcohol and drug assessment and evaluation fee. Effective date.
What changed between versions
Removed provisions regarding assessment personnel certification fees, renewal fees, and assessment evaluation fees for the general public.
Added new law specifically governing state legislators' alcohol consumption during official duties and within the State Capitol Building.
Added definitions for 'alcohol', 'intoxicated', 'official legislative duties', and 'State Capitol Building' to clarify enforcement standards.
Added enforcement mechanisms including Breathalyzer testing, immediate expulsion from chambers, fines ranging from $500 to $5,000, mandatory ethics committee referrals, and potential removal from office.
Added requirements for legislative chambers to adopt internal rules, train security personnel, and ensure compliance with the new alcohol prohibition.
Changed effective date from November 1, 2026 to immediate effect upon passage and approval.