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Committee approves expansion and sunset for Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission
Summary
The Public Health and Community Health Committee advanced Senate Bill 233 by voice vote to expand membership of the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission from 24 to 30 and add a sunset date of Dec. 1, 2026.
The Public Health and Community Health Committee advanced Senate Bill 233 by voice vote after brief discussion. The bill’s presenter said the measure increases membership on the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission from 24 to 30 and gives additional appointment authority to the governor, the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House.
“ We’re taking the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission… from 24 to 30,” the presenter said. The sponsor described the change as the bill’s principal provision and noted the bill sets an end date of Dec. 1, 2026.
There was no extended debate. Commissioner Tanner, who originally established the commission while serving in the state House, indicated support. Committee members signaled no further questions and voted by voice; the chair recorded “the ayes have it.” The presenter requested the chair carry the bill to the next committee or floor, and staff confirmed paperwork was filed to take the bill to rules.
The committee’s action was a procedural pass to move the bill forward; the transcript records a voice vote but does not include a roll‑call tally.
