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2007 House Interim Studies  I  2007 Senate Interim Studies  I  Legislative Studies and Special Committees Created by Legislation

Oklahoma State House and Senate Studies and Publications

If you would like to receive meeting notification for an interim study or legislative study contact either the legislators that requested the study or the person designated as Lead Staff .

2007 House Interim Studies - http://www.okhouse.gov/Committees/Comm_Interim.aspx

All links are in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format and open in a new window.

Last Updated: 6/13/2007 9:05 AM
 

No.

PDF Fille Access

Subject of Study

Author(s)

Committe Assignment

 

 07-62 

22828

Tobacco Tax

Peterson, Ron

A&B

Look at tobacco tax and best solution to alleviate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 07-141 

07-141

Education

Blackwell, Gus

Education

 

 07-59 

21732

Higher Ed

Ingmire, Terry

Education

 

 07-107 

07-107

The relationship between higher education institutions and nonprofits

Hyman, Terry; DeWitt, Dale; Richardson, Phil

Education Combined with 07-59

Examine financial relationship between the states' colleges and universities and various non-profits that benefit the university.

 07-61 

22463

Length of School Year

Jones, Tad

Education

Examine extending the school year

 07-30 

39293

Education

McDaniel, Randy

Education Combined with 07-61

 

 07-34 

12601

School Mandates

Jones, Tad; Coody, Ann; Shumate, Jabar; Thomsen, Todd

Education

 

 07-35 

12966

Teacher Shortages for Career Tech

Jones, Tad

Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 07-113 

07-113

Access to state buildings for people with disabilities

Lindley, Al

General Government

What are state agencies doing to accommodate visitors and employees that have a disability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 07-77 

28307

Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Steele, Kris

Human Services

Explore the value and/or benefit of entering into some kind of public/private partnership with mentoring programs to better meet the needs of children

 07-49 

18080

Child Care

Peters, Ron

Human Services

Determine if there are statutory or regulatory  barriers preventing private providers from delivering high quality child care.

 07-78 

28672

DHS to include Department of Aging

Steele, Kris

Human Services

Restructure state government to meet needs of our aging Baby-Boom generation

 07-52 

19176

Equal access to original birth certificates for adult adoptees.

McDaniel, Jeannie

Human Services

 

 07-111 

07-111

Foster care parents

Winchester, Susan

Human Services

Examine application and review process, criteria, training and compensation of foster care parents

 07-58 

21367

Human Services

Peters, Ron

Human Services

Lower cost of delivering Human Services thru methods strategies and technology

 07-110 

07-110

Interstate compact on the placement of children and the use of interstate compacts

Winchester, Susan

Human Services

 

 07-122 

07-122

Medicaid Fraud

Peterson, Ron

Human Services

 

 07-74 

27211

Office of Handicap Concerns

Steele, Kris

Human Services

Review to assure that all people with disabilities are receiving services they are eligible for.

 07-180 

07-180

Reforming DHS procedures for notifying parents of DHS'S concerns about certain child care centers

Peters, Ron

Human Services

Examine DHS procedures for notifying parents when DHS has concerns about a child care facility. Study will focus on the procedures followed which led up to the recent death of Joshua Minton in a Tulsa child care center. Why facility wasn't closed sooner? Why earlier confirmations of abuse weren't reported?

 

 

 

 

 

Secondarily, we will examine DHS's proposed on line reporting of child center complaints. What should be posted and time delay in posting.

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, will identify any state laws that may need to be changed to ensure that notifications are given as quickly as possible.

 07-125 

07-125

Youth Services Funding

Peterson, Pam

Human Services

examine current funding levels

 07-108 

07-108

Funding fort Youth Services

Winchester, Susan

Human Services Combined with 07-125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 07-171 

07-171

Corrections and the criminal justice system

Peters, Ron

Judiciary & Public Safety

 

 07-181 

07-181

Law enforcement for CASA

Jackson, Mike

Judiciary & Public Safety

 

 07-76 

27942

Long-term care and security in nursing homes

Steele, Kris

Judiciary & Public Safety

 

 07-143 

07-143

OK Dept. Corrections

Blackwell, Gus

Judiciary & Public Safety

 

 07-15 

39278

Pardon and Parole Process

Tibbs, Sue

Judiciary & Public Safety

 

 07-16 

39279

Re-Entry Halfway Houses

Tibbs, Sue

Judiciary & Public Safety

 

 07-172 

07-172

Role of GPS in preventing further acts of domestic violence

Peters, Ron

Judiciary & Public Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 07-81 

29768

1. Amending benefits exclusion in 36 OS 6055;

Cox, Doug

Public Health

 

 07-81 

 

2. Duplicate application of network deductibles in 36 OS 6055;

Cox, Doug

Public Health

 

 07-81 

 

3.  Investigate denial of insurance payments

Cox, Doug

Public Health

 

 07-50 

18445

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

Denney, Lee

Public Health

 

 07-99 

36342

Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) Transparency

Hilliard, Wes; Cox, Doug

Public Health

 

* Approved for Joint Study
 

2007 Senate Interim Studies - http://www.oksenate.gov/publications/senate_studies/interim_studies_2007.html

INDEX OF SENATE STUDIES

Revised: July 24, 2007

http://www.oksenate.gov/publications/senate_studies/senate_studies_index.htm

Interim Studies - requested and authorized by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate or Speaker of the House

Legislative Studies - authorized by statute

 

Note: New studies are added as they are approved.

Agricultural

Interim Studies

Study 07-11: Hormone Herbicides

Legislative Studies

Courts & Criminal Justice

Interim Studies

Study 07-18: Oklahoma's Legal Process for Child Welfare Matters that Involve Needy Children (assigned to Senate Health & Human Resources Com.)

Study 07-25: Funding for Skills Centers; Number of Programs and Effectiveness on Recidivism Rates (assigned to Senate Appropriations Com.)

Study 07-26: Funding for the Office of Juvenile Affairs for Preventative and Penal Programs (assigned to Senate Appropriations Com.)

Legislative Studies

Oklahoma Children and Juvenile Law Reform Committee

Oklahoma Youth and Gang Violence Coordinating Council

Education

Interim Studies

Study 07-01: Academic Performance Index

Study 07-02: Funding for "Weighted" and "At Risk" Students

Study 07-03: Graduation and Dropout Rates and GED Requirements

Study 07-15: Funding Mechanism for Extension Services (assigned to Senate Appropriations Com.)

Study 07-22: Review of Higher Education Funding Formula as it Relates to Two Year and Regional Institutions (assigned to Senate Appropriations Com.)

Study 07-28: Higher Education Funding Formula With Respect to Institutional Peer Groupings (assigned to Senate Appropriations Com.)

Study 07-32: Funding Options for the OSU Division of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension Services and Experiment Stations (assigned to Senate Appropriations Com.)

Study 07-33: Review Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Serving on the Oklahoma State Board of Regents for the Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges

Legislative Studies

Achieving Classroom Excellence II Task Force

Advancement of Hispanic Students in Higher Education Task Force

Twenty First Century Health Education and Research for Oklahoma Task Force

Government Operations

Interim Studies

Study 07-12: Study of the Construction Management System in the State and the Cost/Benefit of Construction Management Delivery Versus Design/Bid/Build Delivery (sent to Senate Business & Labor Com.)

Study 07-29: Process for Small Towns and Cities to Hire Part Time City Managers

Legislative Studies

African-American Centennial Plaza Design Committee

Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration Commission

War on Terror Memorial Design Committee

Oklahoma License Plate Design Task Force

Sheriffs' Personnel Task Force

Judicial and District Attorney Redistricting Task Force

Health & Safety

Interim Studies

Study 07-06: Health Care Providers, Other Than MD's and DO's, Who Perform Invasive Procedures and the Impact on Healthcare in Oklahoma

Study 07-07: Eye Care in Oklahoma (assigned to Senate Business & Labor Com.)

Study 07-08: Children First Program and Oklahoma Child Abuse Prevention Fund

Study 07-17: Health Care Industry's Billing  and Collection Practices

Study 07-20:  Problems Faced by HIV/AIDS Patients Accessing Medical Care and the Increase of HIV/AIDS Among Certain Demographics in Oklahoma

Legislative Studies

Task Force on Men's Health

Human Services

Interim Studies

Study 07-05: Restructuring DHS to Include a Department of Aging

Study 07-09: Department of Human Services Review - Feasibility of Mandatory Show Cause Hearings

Study 07-21: Review of Procedures, Efficiency, and Collections at DHS Child Support Division

Legislative Studies

Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council

Strategic Planning Committee on the Olmstead Decision

Natural Resources/ Environmental

Interim Studies

Study 07-14: Current State of Oil and Gas Reserves in Oklahoma and the Economic Impact that Depleting Reserves May Have on Future State Budgets

Study 07-16: Water Usage and Availability

Study 07-27: Management of Surface & Ground Water Systems and How to Increase the Water Supply

Study 07-30: Whitetail Deer and Elk Industry in Oklahoma (assigned to Tourism & Wildlife Com.)

Study 07-31: Environmental Laws as They Affect Construction Permitted During Building of State Projects

Study 07-34: Balanced Energy Use

Legislative Studies

Oklahoma Electric Power Transmission Task Force

Waste Tire Recycling Task Force

Oklahoma Wind Power Assessment Committee

Public Safety

Interim Studies

Study 07-13: Certification Process for Homes, Motel Rooms, & Structures Used as Meth Lab to be Occupied Again

Study 07-19: All Terrain Vehicles Safety Issues

Legislative Studies

 

Revenue & Budget (Appropriations)

Interim Studies

Study 07-04: Tobacco Tax Enforcement

Study 07-10: Williams Company Employee Recruitment Incentives (Joint)

Study 07-23: Review of Gross Production Revenues - Averages, Expenditures and Future Trends (assigned to Senate Finance Com.)

Study 07-24: Transportation Funding; Creating a Lock Box for Gasoline Taxes (assigned to Senate Transportation Com.)

Study 07-35: Insurance Premium Reform (assigned to Senate Retirement & Insurance Com.)

Legislative Studies

Task Force on Valuation of Gas Gathering System Assets

 


Legislative Studies
and Special Committees Created by Legislation


Revised: July 24, 2007

* - indicates lead staff  

 

Achieving Classroom Excellence II Task Force

African-American Centennial Plaza Design Committee

Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration Commission

Oklahoma Children and Juvenile Law Reform Committee

Oklahoma Electric Power Transmission Task Force

Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council

Task Force on Valuation of Gas Gathering System Assets

Twenty First Century Health Education and Research for Oklahoma Task Force

Advancement of Hispanic Students in Higher Education Task Force

Judicial and District Attorney Redistricting Task Force

Oklahoma License Plate Design Task Force

Task Force on Men's Health

Strategic Planning Committee on the Olmstead Decision

Sheriffs' Personnel Task Force

War on Terror Memorial Design Committee

Waste Tire Recycling Task Force

Oklahoma Wind Power Assessment Committee

Oklahoma Youth and Gang Violence Coordinating Council

 

Achieving Classroom Excellence II Task Force

Authority:
              
SB 921 (2007)
Principal Authors:      Sen. Clark Jolley                          Rep. Tad Jones
Appointees:
            Senate
     Ms. Phyllis Hudecki
Staffed by:
           
Senate and House

Senate Staff:          Kim Montgomery*, Legislative Analyst
Expiration Date:   December 31, 2007
 

Oklahoma Children and Juvenile Law Reform Committee

Authority:               HB 2840 (2006)
Principal Authors       Rep. Kris Steele                          Sen. Harry Coates
Appointees:            Senate    Sen. Harry Coates     Ms. Kathryn Boyle Brewer    Ms. Anne Roberts
Staffed by:             House and Senate
Senate Staff:         
Tracy Kersey*, Attorney/Legislative Analyst
Expiration Date:
     June 30, 2008                                  Code Article due by November 1, 2007 

Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council

Authority:               62 O.S., Sec. 41.5t.2                       HB 2197, Sec. 4 (2004)
Principal Authors:      Rep. Abe Deutschendorf               Sen. Gilmer Capps
Appointees:
            Senate    Sen. Anthony Sykes          Mr. Steve Cade
Staffed by:
             Oklahoma ABLE Tech
Senate Contact:
     Lewis LeNaire, Legislative Analyst
Expiration Date:
     July 1, 2008 

Twenty First Century Health Education and Research for Oklahoma Task Force

Authority:               SB 903 (2007)
Principal Authors:
  Sen. Brian Crain                              Rep. Doug Cox  Rep. Randy McDaniel
Appointees:
            Senate    Sen. Tom Adelson     Sen. Sean Burrage       Sen. Brian Crain      Sen. Todd Lamb
Staffed by:
             House and Senate                           University of Oklahoma   Oklahoma State University
                              Tulsa Community College
Senate Staff:          Jennifer Mullens*, Legislative Analyst
Expiration Date:
     January 31, 2008 

Advancement of Hispanic Students in Higher Education Task Force

Authority:               70 O.S., Sec. 3242.1                       HB 2145 (2004)
Principal Authors:
      Rep. Al Lindley                            Sen. Debbe Leftwich
Appointees:
          Senate      Sen. Debbe Leftwich, Vice Chair
                              Mr. Salvador G. Gonzalez   Ms. J. P. Johnson  Ms. Sara Martinez   Ms. Kathy McKean, Ph.D.
Staffed by:
             State Regents for Higher Education   State Department of Education    Commission for Teacher Preparation
Senate Contact:
     Kim Montgomery*, Legislative Analyst
Expiration Date:
     July 1, 2009                Reports to be submitted annually 

Task Force on Men's Health

Authority:               HB 2548 (2004)
Principal Authors:
      Rep. Leonard Sullivan                   Sen. Cliff Aldridge
Appointees:
            Senate      Mr. Ira Schlezinger
Staffed by:
             House and Senate
Senate Staff:
          Jennifer Mullens*, Legislative Analyst
Expiration Date:
     December 31, 2007                          Report due annually by October 1 

Strategic Planning Committee on the Olmstead Decision

Authority:               56 O.S., Sec. 1021                          Amended by HB 1933 (2007)
Principal Authors:
  Sen. Bernest Cain                     Rep. Al Lindley
Appointees:
            Senate      Sen. Tom Adelson     Sen. Patrick Anderson   Ms. Helen Kutz   
                              Dr. Laura Dempsey Polan           Mr. Earl Snow
Staffed by:
             Department of Human Services*        Office of Attorney General*          Ok. Health Care Auth.    Department of Mental
Health and Substance Abuse Services              
Senate Contact:
     Jennifer Mullens*, Legislative Analyst
Expiration Date:
     January 1, 2010         Report due July 15, 2007 and each July 15 thereafter.  Final report due by January 1, 2010. 

Oklahoma Youth and Gang Violence Coordinating Council

Authority:               HB 1895 (2007)
Principal Authors:
  Rep. Richard Morrissette, et. al.        Sen. Roger Ballenger     Sen. Debbe Leftwich    Sen. Andrew Rice
Appointees:
            Senate      Ms. Kathy Taylor                         House: not named as of July 24, 2007
Staffed by:
             Oklahoma Criminal Justice Resource Center              House and Senate
Senate Contact:
     Nancy Pellow*, Legislative Analyst
Expiration Date:
     February 1, 2010                             Report due annually by February 1

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