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MN HF1492

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Lohmer

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Increases the State Advisory Council on Mental Health from 30 to 31 members appointed by the governor
  • Adds marriage and family therapy as a fifth core mental health professional discipline represented on the council
  • Requires governor to consider appropriate representation of communities of color when making appointments
  • Council composition includes mandatory representatives from state agencies, mental health professions, advocacy groups, providers, consumers, and community interests
  • Council chair is selected by members and the council has permanent status without expiration

Legislative Description

State Advisory Council on Mental Health member added.

Last Action

House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day

4/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Elections3/15/2012
Health and Human Services Reform4/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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