Wrap: A scheduling problem led the bill requiring drug testing for welfare recipients to be put on hold.

House Speaker Steve Tilley says the bill should pass next week.

Tilley says he thinks Missourians would all support this bill.

Tilley says almost every Republican and most Democrats in the House support this bill.

St. Louis County Democratic Representative Bert Atkins says this bill sets those with substance abuse problems up for failure.

Atkins says by taking money away from the drug offender it punishes the entire family.

From Jefferson City, I'm Emily Kissee.

Wrap: A scheduling issue prevented the bill from coming up for a final vote in the House.

Sikeston Republican Representative Ellen Brandom says the cost of drug testing is minimal.

Legislative staff say it will cost the state over two million dollars a year.

House Republican Speaker Steve Tilley says that is over inflated.

He says he will challenge the fiscal note if he can and he plans to bring the bill to a vote next week.

From Jefferson City, I'm Emily Kissee.