SRC-JEC, MSY S.B. 474 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterS.B. 474 By: Lucio Education 6/17/2003 Enrolled DIGEST AND PURPOSE S.B. 474 establishes an interim study on nutrition and health in public schools. 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. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. Sets forth legislative findings regarding childhood obesity and other child health issues. SECTION 2. JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE. (a) Establishes a joint interim committee for the purposes of this Act and sets forth the composition of the joint interim committee. (b) Requires the interim committee, to the extent that funds are available, to hold hearings throughout the state to perform certain functions. (c) Authorizes the interim committee to consult with the School Health Advisory Council to carry out its duties. SECTION 3. REPORT. Requires, to the extent that funds are available, the interim committee, not later than October 1, 2004, to submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives a report of the committee's findings and recommendations under this Act.