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 (meeting cancelled)
- June 19
- September 18
- November 20
To view previous meeting minutes, please click below:
Legislation & Policy March 2019 Minutes
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