SRC-JEC S.B. 1456 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1456
By: Lucio
Health & Human Services
3/23/2001
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, diabetes is a significant problem in Texas; juvenile diabetes is
of particular concern.  As proposed, S.B. 1456 establishes a study group to
research the problem of pediatric diabetes and make recommendations to the
legislature and the governor on diabetes scientific research opportunities
in Texas. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a
state officer, institution, or agency.  

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  SHORT TITLE.  Establishes that the short title of this Act is
the "Texas Pediatric Diabetes Research Act of 2001." 

SECTION 2.  FINDINGS.  Sets forth legislative findings.

SECTION 3.  ESTABLISHMENT OF A PEDIATRIC DIABETES RESEARCH WORKING GROUP IN
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.  Requires the commissioner of the Texas
Department of Health (commissioner), in consultation with the Texas
Diabetes Council (council), to establish a Pediatric Diabetes Research-Plan
Group (working group).  Requires the working group to conduct analysis to
advise the legislature and governor on the development of a plan to
investigate the scientific research opportunities for pediatric diabetes in
the state and assess resources, talent, and diabetes burden, both economic
and health-related.  Requires the working group to draft a comprehensive
report with accompanying research funding recommendations.  Sets forth the
composition of the working group.  Requires the commissioner, with
recommendation from the council, to select a member of the working group to
serve as chair.  Prohibits the chair from being an officer or employee of
the state.  Requires the working group to meet at least four times and to
meet with a professional facilitator with experience in strategic planning.
Authorizes the working group to be compensated only for travel and
materials.  Requires the commissioner to complete appointments to the
working group not later than the 90th day after the enactment of this Act.
Terminates the working group upon the expiration of the 30-day period
beginning on the date on which the report is submitted to the legislature
and governor.