What is an Interim Study?
In Oklahoma, interim studies are official meetings requested by legislators and approved by House or Senate leadership that take place between regular legislative sessions. They give lawmakers the opportunity to dig deeper into complex issues, hear from experts and community members, and gather data that could shape future bills. While they don’t directly create laws, interim studies are often the first step toward legislation in the upcoming session.
What Is This Tracker?
This Interim Study Tracker is a dynamic, living resource built to keep you informed about Oklahoma's criminal justice-related interim studies throughout 2025. These studies cover a wide range of topics from changing current law to mental and behavioral health and public safety. This tracker organizes them clearly and helps advocates, experts, and the public stay engaged.
Why It Matters
These interim studies often set the stage for the next legislative session by shaping which issues lawmakers prioritize. Your engagement ensures reform is grounded in data, lived experience, and community voices. Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform contributes to these studies by offering research, expert insights, and community-driven perspectives to influence equitable policy outcomes.
How to Use This Tracker
- Regular Updates: The tracker is updated as studies are scheduled or evolve. Stay tuned for frequent refreshes.
- Overview at a Glance: Use columns to view topics being studied, responsible committees, scheduled hearing dates, and key focus areas.
- Action-Oriented Insights: See where advocates are engaging—whether through testimony, data-sharing, or expert commentary.
- Livestream Access: Follow along in real time. Livestream links are included right on the tracker’s front page for easy access.
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