IC 12-21-6.5
Chapter 6.5. Commission on Mental Health
IC 12-21-6.5-1 "Commission" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana
commission on mental health established by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-2 Indiana commission on mental health established
Sec. 2. The Indiana commission on mental health is established. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-3 Commission members
Sec. 3. The commission consists of seventeen (17) members
determined as follows:
(1) The speaker of the house of representatives and the
president pro tempore of the senate shall each appoint two (2)
legislative members, who may not be from the same political
party, to serve on the commission.
(2) The governor shall appoint thirteen (13) lay members, not
more than seven (7) of whom may be from the same political
party, to serve on the commission for a term of four (4) years as
follows:
(A) Four (4) at-large members, not more than two (2) of
whom may be from the same political party.
(B) Two (2) consumers of mental health services.
(C) Two (2) representatives of different advocacy groups for
consumers of mental health services.
(D) Two (2) members of families of consumers of mental
health services.
(E) Three (3) members who represent mental health
providers. One (1) of the members appointed under this
clause must be a representative of a for-profit psychiatric
provider. One (1) of the members appointed under this
clause must be a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(3) The governor shall ensure that the members appointed under
subdivision (2) represent all geographic areas of Indiana. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-4 Financial interest in subject matter prohibited
Sec. 4. Except for the members appointed under section 3(2)(E)
of this chapter, the members of the commission may not have a
financial interest in the subject matter to be studied by the
commission. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2. IC 12-21-6.5-5 Chairperson designation
Sec. 5. The chairman of the legislative council shall designate a
legislative member of the commission to serve as chairperson of the
commission. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-6 Operating under legislative council study committee policies
Sec. 6. The commission shall operate under the policies governing
study committees adopted by the legislative council. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-7 Majority of votes required to take action
Sec. 7. The affirmative votes of a majority of the members
appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take
action on any measure, including final reports. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-8 Duties
Sec. 8. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Study and evaluate the funding system for mental health
services in Indiana.
(2) Review and make specific recommendations regarding the
provision of mental health services delivered by community
providers and state operated hospitals. The review and
recommendations must cover services to all age groups
including children, youth, and adults.
(3) Review and make recommendations regarding any unmet
need for public supported mental health services:
(A) in any specific geographic area; or
(B) throughout Indiana.
In formulating recommendations, the commission shall consider
the need, feasibility, and desirability of including additional
organizations in the network of providers of mental health
services.
(4) Monitor the implementation of managed care for the
mentally ill that is paid for in part or in whole by the state.
(5) Make recommendations regarding the commission's findings
to the appropriate division or department of state government. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-9 Expiration of chapter June 30, 2011
Sec. 9. This chapter expires June 30, 2011. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5
Chapter 6.5. Commission on Mental Health
IC 12-21-6.5-1 "Commission" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana
commission on mental health established by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-2 Indiana commission on mental health established
Sec. 2. The Indiana commission on mental health is established. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-3 Commission members
Sec. 3. The commission consists of seventeen (17) members
determined as follows:
(1) The speaker of the house of representatives and the
president pro tempore of the senate shall each appoint two (2)
legislative members, who may not be from the same political
party, to serve on the commission.
(2) The governor shall appoint thirteen (13) lay members, not
more than seven (7) of whom may be from the same political
party, to serve on the commission for a term of four (4) years as
follows:
(A) Four (4) at-large members, not more than two (2) of
whom may be from the same political party.
(B) Two (2) consumers of mental health services.
(C) Two (2) representatives of different advocacy groups for
consumers of mental health services.
(D) Two (2) members of families of consumers of mental
health services.
(E) Three (3) members who represent mental health
providers. One (1) of the members appointed under this
clause must be a representative of a for-profit psychiatric
provider. One (1) of the members appointed under this
clause must be a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(3) The governor shall ensure that the members appointed under
subdivision (2) represent all geographic areas of Indiana. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-4 Financial interest in subject matter prohibited
Sec. 4. Except for the members appointed under section 3(2)(E)
of this chapter, the members of the commission may not have a
financial interest in the subject matter to be studied by the
commission. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2. IC 12-21-6.5-5 Chairperson designation
Sec. 5. The chairman of the legislative council shall designate a
legislative member of the commission to serve as chairperson of the
commission. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-6 Operating under legislative council study committee policies
Sec. 6. The commission shall operate under the policies governing
study committees adopted by the legislative council. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-7 Majority of votes required to take action
Sec. 7. The affirmative votes of a majority of the members
appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take
action on any measure, including final reports. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-8 Duties
Sec. 8. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Study and evaluate the funding system for mental health
services in Indiana.
(2) Review and make specific recommendations regarding the
provision of mental health services delivered by community
providers and state operated hospitals. The review and
recommendations must cover services to all age groups
including children, youth, and adults.
(3) Review and make recommendations regarding any unmet
need for public supported mental health services:
(A) in any specific geographic area; or
(B) throughout Indiana.
In formulating recommendations, the commission shall consider
the need, feasibility, and desirability of including additional
organizations in the network of providers of mental health
services.
(4) Monitor the implementation of managed care for the
mentally ill that is paid for in part or in whole by the state.
(5) Make recommendations regarding the commission's findings
to the appropriate division or department of state government. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-9 Expiration of chapter June 30, 2011
Sec. 9. This chapter expires June 30, 2011. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5
Chapter 6.5. Commission on Mental Health
IC 12-21-6.5-1 "Commission" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana
commission on mental health established by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-2 Indiana commission on mental health established
Sec. 2. The Indiana commission on mental health is established. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-3 Commission members
Sec. 3. The commission consists of seventeen (17) members
determined as follows:
(1) The speaker of the house of representatives and the
president pro tempore of the senate shall each appoint two (2)
legislative members, who may not be from the same political
party, to serve on the commission.
(2) The governor shall appoint thirteen (13) lay members, not
more than seven (7) of whom may be from the same political
party, to serve on the commission for a term of four (4) years as
follows:
(A) Four (4) at-large members, not more than two (2) of
whom may be from the same political party.
(B) Two (2) consumers of mental health services.
(C) Two (2) representatives of different advocacy groups for
consumers of mental health services.
(D) Two (2) members of families of consumers of mental
health services.
(E) Three (3) members who represent mental health
providers. One (1) of the members appointed under this
clause must be a representative of a for-profit psychiatric
provider. One (1) of the members appointed under this
clause must be a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(3) The governor shall ensure that the members appointed under
subdivision (2) represent all geographic areas of Indiana. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-4 Financial interest in subject matter prohibited
Sec. 4. Except for the members appointed under section 3(2)(E)
of this chapter, the members of the commission may not have a
financial interest in the subject matter to be studied by the
commission. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2. IC 12-21-6.5-5 Chairperson designation
Sec. 5. The chairman of the legislative council shall designate a
legislative member of the commission to serve as chairperson of the
commission. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-6 Operating under legislative council study committee policies
Sec. 6. The commission shall operate under the policies governing
study committees adopted by the legislative council. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-7 Majority of votes required to take action
Sec. 7. The affirmative votes of a majority of the members
appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take
action on any measure, including final reports. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-8 Duties
Sec. 8. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Study and evaluate the funding system for mental health
services in Indiana.
(2) Review and make specific recommendations regarding the
provision of mental health services delivered by community
providers and state operated hospitals. The review and
recommendations must cover services to all age groups
including children, youth, and adults.
(3) Review and make recommendations regarding any unmet
need for public supported mental health services:
(A) in any specific geographic area; or
(B) throughout Indiana.
In formulating recommendations, the commission shall consider
the need, feasibility, and desirability of including additional
organizations in the network of providers of mental health
services.
(4) Monitor the implementation of managed care for the
mentally ill that is paid for in part or in whole by the state.
(5) Make recommendations regarding the commission's findings
to the appropriate division or department of state government. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
IC 12-21-6.5-9 Expiration of chapter June 30, 2011
Sec. 9. This chapter expires June 30, 2011. As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.
