Hm.. somehow I think the ACLU

is going to be screaming and crying about this one if it goes any further...

The Missouri House passed a bill Thursday that would require welfare recipients to pass drug tests to continue to receive benefits. 

The bill passed 114-39, with all dissenting votes coming from Democrats. Reps. Dr. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, and Martin Rucker, D-St. Joseph, voted for approval.

I remember reading about the House version, but I I didn't realize just how close Missouri was to passing this:

The Senate also argued a version of the bill Thursday — one that does not contain a provision that would require lawmakers to pass a drug screen – but was still deliberating proposed amendments when the day’s session ended.

If the Senate passes a version of the bill, both versions of the measure could be reconciled in a committee if leaders of the chambers cannot agree to move forward with one of the bills.

If these pass, there are times when I'll admit, moving to Missouri may not always be a bad thing... (although I could do without this building snow...) .  Of course, I can guarantee that the ACLU will be challenging the constitutionality of this one... but let's hope that goes over like a lead balloon.