2006 Senate Bill 1289

Establish Wayne County mental health authority

Introduced in the Senate

June 6, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To repeal a law establishing that the board of the Detroit-Wayne County community mental health services program (CMHSP) be comprised of six members chosen by the county executive and six members by the Detroit mayor. Instead, all 12 members would be appointed by the county commission. See also Senate Bills <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-103">103</a>, <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-104">104</a> and <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-105">105</a>.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 6, 2006

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

To repeal a law establishing that the board of the Detroit-Wayne County community mental health services program (CMHSP) be comprised of six members chosen by the county executive and six members by the Detroit mayor. Instead, all 12 members would be appointed by the county commission.

Received in the House

Sept. 6, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 14, 2006

Passed in the House 70 to 32 (details)

Vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Jan. 4, 2007