Legislation & Policy

In June of 2016, the Legislation Committee combined with the Policy Committee to form one single committee now known as the “Legislation & Policy Committee”. This committee reviews bills and other legislation introduced by the Michigan House and Senate regarding mental health and related issues.  It also reviews various policies – including Medicaid and others, introduced by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Current Committee Members

Co-Chairs:

  • Melissa McKinstry, The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness
  • Mark Witte, OnPoint

Regional Appointees (from Legislation Committee):

  • Brian Babbit, North Country CMH Authority
  • Mike Bach, Copper Country CMH Services
  • Ric Compton, Berrien Mental Health Authority d/b/a Riverwood Center
  • Connie Conklin, Livingston County CMH Authority
  • Karen Goodman, Centra Wellness Network
  • Dana Lasenby, Oakland Community Health Network
  • Kenneth Partridge, Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems
  • Michael Patrick, Hiawatha Behavioral Health
  • Selena Schmidt, Macomb County CMH Services
  • Mary Serio, Livingston County CMH Authority
  • Amanda Shaffer, Montcalm Care Network
  • Kelly VanWormer, Region 10 PIHP

Regional Appointees (from Policy Committee):

  • David Freedman, Northern Lakes CMH Authority
  • Matt Maskart, Pathways Community Mental Health
  • Melissa McKinstry, The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness
  • Trish Otremba, Wellvance
  • Rebecca Pasko, Monroe CMH Authority (Vice Co-Chair)
  • Chris Pinter, Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health Authority
  • Craig Reiter, Hiawatha Behavioral Health
  • Kerin Scanlon, Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
  • Traci Smith, Macomb County CMH Services
  • Kathryn Szewczuk, Lenawee CMH Authority
  • Steph Thornton, Macomb County CMH Services
  • Tammy Warner, Montcalm Care Network

To become a member of the Legislation & Policy Committee, email Monique at mfrancis@cmham.org.

2026 Committee Schedule (9:30am)

All meetings will be held via Zoom only, unless otherwise indicated.

  • September 16 (Zoom only)
  • November 18 (Zoom only)