Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat announced the approval of all requests for interim studies submitted by Oklahoma Senate members including some that will focus on the state’s energy industry.
One request is for a study of expanding the natural gas industry in southeast Oklahoma. Another involves the tagging of trailers while yet a third will focus on the drift of pesticide and herbicide between food and fiber crops and medical marijuana.
Senators submitted 72 interim study requests; one request was withdrawn.
Pro Tem Treat, R-Oklahoma City, assigned interim study requests to Senate committees with jurisdiction over the subject matter of the request. Treat said committee chairs will determine when and if the interim studies assigned to their committee will be held.
Click here for a complete list of approved interim study requests. Treat said all interim studies must be completed by close of business Friday, Nov. 5.
“There were a wide variety of subject matters requested for in-depth study from members of the Senate. I know these hearings will explore important topics and will be useful and productive for the Senate and its members,” Treat said.
Meeting notices will be sent by Senate committees when interim studies are scheduled for hearings. Meeting notices also will be published on the Senate’s website (www.oksenate.gov). Interim study hearings will be livestreamed on the Senate website.
Requestor: Burns
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Energy
Requestor: Murdock
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Agriculture and Wildlife
Requestor: Thompson
Presentation & Reports: Not Available
Committee: Appropriations
