Physical Education and Physical Activity
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| Bill # |
Author |
Status |
Brief Description |
Past Bills (2013) |
| HB 440 |
Rep. Larry Gonzales |
Signed into law by Governor
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Would ensure public school physical education curriculum is adapted to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities. |
Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
Breastfeeding
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| Bill # |
Author |
Status |
Brief Description |
Past Bills (2013) |
| HB 786 |
Rep. Armando Walle |
Signed into law by Governor |
Would require public employers to adopt workplace rules that give employees the right to express breast milk at work. |
HB 741 Passed House, but died in Senate. |
School Nutrition and Food Marketing
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| Bill # |
Author |
Status |
Brief Description |
Past Bills (2013) |
| HB 1305 |
Rep. Greg Bonnen |
Signed into law by Governor
|
Would allow schools the option to develop and implement a locally-funded program to provide free or reduced-price school breakfast instead of utilizing the national school breakfast program. Companion Bill: SB 981 |
Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
Electronic Cigarettes and “New Tobacco” products
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| Bill # |
Author |
Status |
Brief Description |
Past Bills (2013) |
| SB 97 |
Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa |
Signed into law by Governor
|
Adds "e-cigarettes" to the list of tobacco products regulated in the Health & Safety Code; addresses regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of tobacco products. Companion Bills: HB 81, HB 2321 |
