04/28/1994 04:20 PM Senate JUD

 SENATOR TAYLOR introduced  CSHB 2(RLS)  (DRUG TESTING FOR SCHOOL BUS     S    
 DRIVERS) as the next order of business.                                       
                                                                               
 JUDI JORDAN, staff to Representative Gail Phillips, was present to            
 respond to questions from the committee.  There being no questions,           
 SENATOR TAYLOR asked for the pleasure of the committee.                       
                                                                               
 SENATOR HALFORD moved that CSHB 2(RLS) be passed out of committee             
 with individual recommendations.  SENATOR LITTLE objected, stating            
 her concern is that false positives are gained disproportionately             
 on drug tests.  SENATOR TAYLOR agreed with her concern, and                   
 expressed his hope that additional legislation in the future will             
 provide for a back-up testing device or one, at least, that would             
 not be at the cost of the individual.  SENATOR HALFORD pointed out            
 that the bill requires that regulations include a hearing before              
 disposition is imposed.  SENATOR LITTLE maintained her objection,             
 and by a show of hands, the motion carried on a four to one vote.