OKLAHOMA CITY Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has approved a series of interim study requests that will be considered during the Oklahoma Senate’s 2026 interim.
The approved studies have been assigned to the appropriate Senate committees and will be scheduled at the discretion of each committee chair. All interim studies must be completed by Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
Pro Tem Paxton said these studies provide lawmakers with an opportunity to examine important issues in greater depth ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
“Preparing for a successful legislative session begins long before the first day we gavel in,” Pro Tem Paxton said. “Our committee chairs play a critical leadership role in that process, and interim studies give them the time and flexibility to fully examine the issues before us. They are on the front lines of examining the issues that matter most to Oklahomans.
I have complete confidence in our chairs to lead meaningful discussions and identify practical solutions that will help shape strong, effective legislation. The work they do during the interim lays the foundation for a productive 2027 legislative session and better outcomes for the people of Oklahoma.”
Committee chairs are currently reviewing the studies assigned to them and will announce hearing dates and times once they are finalized. Study schedules and meeting notices will be posted on the Oklahoma Senate website at oksenate.gov/.
All scheduled hearings will be open to the public and livestreamed on the Senate website to promote transparency and encourage public participation.
To view the complete list of approved interim studies, go to oksenate.gov/publications/interim-studies?Year=2026.