This bill allows counties to adopt an ordinance or resolution giving a preference of up to 5% to local companies on construction projects over $100,000. The preference would apply whether bid method or proposal method is used. To get the local preference, a business must regularly maintain a physical presence in the county for at least one year. A new business may qualify if it is domiciled in the county and maintains a physical place of business in the county. The use of a post office box, site trailer, or temporary structure does not qualify as a "place of business."

HB 668 would require applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to take and pass a drug test in order to qualify for benefits.  The person applying for benefits would be responsible for the cost of the drug test.  

The state would provide the applicants with a list of approved substance abuse treatment programs.  The cost of a substance abuse treatment program would not be paid for by the state. If an applicant fails a drug test three times, they are ineligible to receive TANF benefits for three years.  Such an applicant would be required to complete an approved substance abuse treatment program.

The results of the drug tests would not be required to be released under the Open Records Law.

Under current law, only individuals with a carry license are allowed to use or carry a handgun in a park, historic site or recreational area.  HB 679 would expand this to allow anyone who is not prohibited by law from possessing a weapon to carry and use a handgun in any park, historic site or recreational area.