HB4616Introduced in the House
MENTAL HLTH BD-MEMBER REMOVAL
Introduced by Suzanne Ness, District 66
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Community Mental Health Act. In provisions concerning the appointment of members to a community mental health board, provides that whenever there is a vacancy in the board's membership for a period of 60 days prior to the expiration of the term or for more than 60 days after the expiration of the term, any member of the governing body may nominate a qualified candidate to fill such vacancy. Provides that if the governing body votes to reject a nominated candidate or takes no action on a candidate's nomination, twice, then the candidate is prohibited from appointment to the community mental health board for a period of one calendar year. Permits a community mental health board member to continue to serve on the board after the expiration of his or her term until a successor is appointed and approved by a majority vote of the governing body. In provisions concerning the removal of community mental health board members, provides that prior to filing the vacancy created by the removal of a member of the community mental health board, the full membership of the governing body may vote to override the appointing officer's removal of a member of the community mental health board with an 80% vote of the governing body required to override the removal.
Where it stands
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Counties & Townships Committee · March 26, 2026
7
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Martin McLaughlin | 52 | No |
| Daniel Didech | 59 | Yes |
| Suzanne Ness | 66 | Yes |
| Amy Briel | 76 | Yes |
| Lawrence Walsh | 86 | Yes |
| Regan Deering | 88 | No |
| Natalie Manley | 98 | Yes |
| Jason Bunting | 106 | No |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Counties & Townships Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Counties & Townships Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 007-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Counties & Townships Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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