State Representative Bill Mitchell, from Decatur, says some of his colleagues have criticized his plan to have welfare recipients tested for drugs. They claim he's picking on people who are down on their luck. So, to counter that argument, Mitchell says lawmakers should get tested for drugs too.

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Mitchell wants people who apply for welfare to get tested for drugs. He says taxpayers could be out of more cash if the bill isn't passed.

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Mitchell realizes getting it will be an uphill climb to get the proposal through the legislature, especially with Democratic Super majorities in both the House and Senate. Mitchell says up to four million Illinois' residents may be eligible for state assistance once the Affordable Care Act is implemented. He says lawmakers should consider his proposal as a way to save the state money.