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:

• Jim Shotwell, LifeWays CMH
• Lisa Williams, West Michigan CMH System

Regional Appointees (from Legislation Committee):

• Willie Brooks, Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
• William Davie, Pathways Community Mental Health
• Christine Gebhard, North Country CMH
• Tina Hicks, Gratiot Integrated Health Network
• Maribeth Leonard, LifeWays CMH
• Harold Mast, network180
• James Neumann, Monroe CMH Authority
• John Obermesik, CMH for Central Michigan
• Sr. Augusta Stratz, North Country CMH
• Steffan Taub, Oakland Community Health Network
• Mark Witte, Allegan County CMH Services

Regional Appointees (from Policy Committee):

• Robert Boyd, North Country CMH
• Richard Byrne, Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health Authority
• Lindsey Hull, Shiawassee Health & Wellness
• Debra Johnson, St. Clair County CMH Services
• John Kinch, Macomb County CMH Services
• Gerald McCole, Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare
• Brian Negovan, Macomb County CMH Services
• Nancy Patera, The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness
• Diane Pelts, AuSable Valley CMH Authority (Vice Co-Chair)
• Tammy Warner, Montcalm Care Network
• Kay Randolph-Back, CMHA of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties
• Mary Swift, Pathways Community Mental Health

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

2019 Committee Schedule (9:30am)

• January 16
• March 20
• April 17
• June 19
• September 18
• November 20

To view previous meeting minutes, please click below:

Legislation & Policy January 2019 Minutes

Legislation & Policy November 2018 Minutes

Legislation & Policy September 2018 Minutes

Legislation & Policy April 2018 Minutes

Legislation & Policy March 2018 Minutes

Legislation & Policy January 2018 Minutes