Pro Tem Treat Announces Interim Study Requests

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today announced the approval of interim study requests that will be discussed during the legislative interim.

A total of 61 requests were approved and will now be heard before their respective committees for further consideration. It is now at the discretion of each committee chair whether to schedule the study. Several are related to mental health, substance abuse and/or addiction. (Scroll down to see them highlighted.)

Pro Tem Treat said interim studies will occur over the summer months and must conclude by November 3.

“All of these interim studies include matters of importance to the Oklahomans we serve,” Pro Tem Treat said. “Senators have submitted their ideas that deal with items that either weren’t passed during regular session or that are evolving issues that need more research and evaluation that can be developed into policy worthy of being passed into law. These are forward looking projects and bring opportunities for each committee to help make Oklahoma a better state. I appreciate my Senate colleagues for submitting these requests and I look forward to seeing the results of each one.”

After committee chairs finalize interim study requests, hearing dates and times will be set and can be found on the Senate website. Meeting notices will be sent by Senate committees once scheduled. Hearings will also be livestreamed on the Senate website.

To view a list of the 2023 interim studies, click here.

Interim Study Requests Related to Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Addiction, etc.

IS-2023-05 Healthy Minds Interventions
Requestor: Boren
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Health and Human Services

IS-2023-09 Look at Best Practices for Legislation Relating to Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Requestor: Brooks
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Public Safety

IS-2023-21 Used Needle Disposal and Safety
Requestor: Dossett
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Health and Human Services

IS-2023-24 Opioid Treatment Clinics v. Pain Management Clinics
Requestor: Garvin
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Health and Human Services

S-2023-26 Helping Families Navigate Through Mental Health
Requestor: Garvin
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Health and Human Services

IS-2023-29 Mental Health Treatment Options
Requestor: Garvin
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Health and Human Services

IS-2023-32 Handle with Care
Requestor: Hicks
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Health and Human Services

IS-2023-45 Investing in Behavioral Health Workforce
Requestor: Kirt
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Health and Human Services

IS-2023-47 Art Therapy helping students
Requestor: Matthews
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Business and Commerce

IS-2023-69 Addressing Virtual Days in PK-12 Public Schools
Requestor: Thompson, K.
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Education

IS-2023-71 PTSD/Mental Health Issues for First Responders
Requestor: Weaver
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Health and Human Services

IS-2023-73 School Human Trafficking Education and Awareness
Requestor: Weaver
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Education

IS-2023-36 Improving Maternal Healthcare
Requestor: Hicks
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Health and Human Services

IS-2023-33 Identifying Barriers to Learning and the Impact on a Student’s Education
Requestor: Hicks
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Education