Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-452.8: Proposals for use of federal monies - Public hearings

A. The Legislature may hold public hearings on the proposals

submitted by state agencies, boards and commissions including those

established by statute or Constitution for use of federal monies.

B. Prior to any public hearing on a proposal by the Joint

Committee on Federal Funds, ten copies of each proposal shall be

filed with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the

President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Additional complete copies

shall be provided to the Legislature and individuals by the

agencies, boards and commissions at no charge.

C. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and President

Pro Tempore of the Senate may refer proposals to the Joint Committee

on Federal Funds or other committees of the Legislature for public

hearings. Said committees may take facts and make findings and

recommendations on the proposals regarding the use and distribution

of federal monies as provided by the plans.

D. If a proposal is referred to committees of the Legislature

other than the Joint Committee on Federal Funds, such committees, by

August 1, may make written reports regarding their findings and

recommendations and submit such reports to the Joint Committee on

Federal Funds. Said reports shall include a summary of public

comments received through written or oral testimony during public

hearings if a public hearing had been conducted. Where appropriate,

the report may recommend amendments to the proposals for

consideration by the Joint Committee on Federal Funds.

E. The Joint Committee on Federal Funds may hold further public

hearings on the proposals.