BILL ANALYSIS

S.B. 1837

By: Patrick, Dan

Public Health

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council was created upon passage of S.B. 1566, Acts of the 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007, as a two-year study of issues that affect the health and well-being of persons with bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia, in Texas.

S.B. 1837 reestablishes the council for another four years, with a report of its findings due by December 1 of even-numbered years.  The bill authorizes the commissioner of state health services to accept gifts, grants, and donations on behalf of the council to fulfill the council's purposes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

S.B. 1837 amends Section 1, Chapter 994 (S.B. 1566), Acts of the 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007, to extend from September 1, 2009, to September 1, 2013, the date the Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council is scheduled to be abolished.  The bill authorizes the commissioner of state health services to accept on behalf of the council gifts, grants, and donations to fulfill the council's purposes.  The bill makes a conforming change to require the council to report its findings and recommendations to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives each even-numbered year.

EFFECTIVE DATE

On passage, or, if the act does not receive the necessary vote, the act takes effect September 1, 2009.