The author of the bill says since THC, the chemical in marijuana, stays in a person's system for several weeks, people shouldn't lose out on a job weeks after legally consuming marijuana.

The author of the proposal, State. Rep David Bowen (D - Milwaukee), says people may travel to states where marijuana is legal, come back to Wisconsin, and face penalties with their employer.

"Consuming THC weeks or months out from a job interview should not disqualify someone from finding employment any more than someone who drank a few beers on another date should be kept out of work," Bowen said.

Bowen says some employees, like those that operate heavy machinery or are contracted by the federal government, would not be exempt from THC drug testing.

Bowen says the bill would not require lawmakers to loosen any of Wisconsin's marijuana laws.

"While I am in favor of the safe legalization and regulation of marijuana for both recreational and medicinal use, until that happens, people should not be stigmatized for using a substance whose effect on society is less negative than society's reaction to it," Bowen said.

The bill has not been picked up for a committee hearing.