Senate Resolution 3 establishes a Select Committee on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health for the Eighty-Seventh Legislature, consisting of up to 17 members appointed by the Presiding Officer. This committee will have jurisdiction over legislative proposals related to substance use disorders and mental health, as well as associated matters. The committee's operations will adhere to the Senate's standing committee rules, and it is authorized to meet and receive compensation during interims between regular legislative sessions.
The primary purpose of the Select Committee is to gather information on prevention, treatment, and research concerning substance use disorders and mental health issues. This includes examining policies related to substance use disorders, mental health, access to care, treatment programs, and funding allocation. Members of the committee will be entitled to reimbursement for travel and interim expenses, subject to the approval of the Senate President.