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MI SB0692
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the state mental health advisory council on deafness with 12 members appointed by the governor, replacing the previous mental health advisory council on the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing
- Requires at least 4 council members to be deaf persons and the remaining members to be knowledgeable in deafness, mental health, or both
- Appoints members for 2-year terms (with initial appointments split between 1-year and 2-year terms), with vacancies filled for the unexpired balance of the term
- Charges the council with identifying needs, monitoring mental health program delivery, and recommending programs and policies for deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing persons
- Requires the council to report findings and recommendations at least annually to the department, citizens mental health advisory council, governor, and house and senate appropriations committees
- Members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses
- Council must meet at least 4 times per year with a chairperson elected at the first annual meeting
- Effective date is September 22, 2016
Legislative Description
Mental health; code; reference to deaf and "hearing impaired"; revise to deaf, deafblind, and "hard of hearing". Amends sec. 939 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1939).
Disabilities: other
Last Action
Presented To Governor 6/14/2016 @ 12:08 Pm
9/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Health Policy1/13/2016
Full Bill Text
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