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11/14/07-An interim legislative panel in Kansas is calling for legislation that is intended to get tough with people potentially driving under the influence of drugs when they were involved in wrecks that result in injuries.
The House-Senate Judiciary Committee voted to recommend a bill during the 2008 regular session that would mandate roadside drug testing of drivers by use of an oral swab at wreck scenes where there was an injury or a death.
The proposed legislation would allow a person to refuse to submit to the test, but they would lose their driving privileges for one year. It can be considered once the 2008 session begins in January.
Kansas law now authorizes up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine for vehicular homicide, the Lawrence Journal-World reported.
