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):

• William Davie, Pathways Community Mental Health
• Christine Gebhard, North Country CMH
• Jim Johnson, Region 10 PIHP
• Maribeth Leonard, LifeWays CMH
• James Neumann, Monroe CMH Authority
• Kenneth Partridge, Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems
• Cari Raboin, Copper Country CMH Services
• Craig Reiter, Hiawatha Behavioral Health
• Amanda Shaffer, Montcalm Care 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
• Wil Morris, Sanilac County CMH
• Dave Pankotai, Macomb County CMH Services
• Diane Pelts, AuSable Valley CMH Authority (Vice Co-Chair)
• Anthony Plewa, Macomb County CMH Services
• Kay Randolph-Back, CMHA of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties
• Craig Reiter, Hiawatha Behavioral Health
• Mary Swift, Pathways Community Mental Health
• Tammy Warner, Montcalm Care Network

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

2021 Committee Schedule (9:30am)

• January 20 (Zoom)
• March 17 (Zoom)
• April 21 (Zoom)
• June 23
• September 15
• November 17

To view previous meeting minutes, please click below:

Legislation & Policy November 2020 Minutes

Legislation & Policy September 2020 Minutes

Legislation & Policy June 2020 Minutes

Legislation & Policy April 2020 Minutes

Legislation & Policy January 2020 Minutes

Legislation & Policy November 2019 Minutes

Legislation & Policy June 2019 Minutes

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