Maryland Higher Education Commission - Access to Mental Health Advisory Committee - Establishment
Sponsor: Adrian Boafo (District 23)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 402 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Access to Mental Health Advisory Committee within the Maryland Higher Education Commission to study the provision of and access to mental health services in institutions of higher education; and requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2023.
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Testimony (42)
MGA witness listFAV 19FavorableFWA 7Favorable with amendmentsUNF 16Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Blanken, Nathan | Active Minds at Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Greene, Johntellobbyist | Maryland Association of Community Colleges | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ahart, Jessi | Maryland Communities United | Position only |
| FAV | Savage, Pat | Maryland Psychological Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allen, Emily | Mental Health Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Maryland Chesapeake Chapter, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practition | National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners- MD Chesapeake Chapter | Position only |
| FAV | Meiser, Henry J. | Student Commissioner - Governor's Commission on Suicide Prevention | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Selvin, Emma | UMD SGA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harlock, Nicole | University of Baltimore Student Government Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Yardi, Isha | University of Maryland Student Government Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sprinkle, Gannon | University of Maryland, College Park | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sidh, Shivani | University of Maryland, Student Government Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kindra, Samaylobbyist | Young Democrats of Maryland, Caucus of Color | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Boafo, Delegate Adrian | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Boafo, Delegate Boafolegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Pam | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Krone, Christinelobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Raskin, Jamie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thorne, Caroline | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| UNF | Diefenbach, Klaus | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | D’Orazio , Daniela | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Kolakoski, Virginia | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lee, Mickey | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | MANOHAR, KRISHNA | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ohmen, Elizabeth | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Pedersen, Stacy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Vernon, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | brenner, loretta | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | sirkel, jess | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Dow, Emily | MHEC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Geddes, Annlobbyist | Maryland Coalition of Families | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Davis, Sade | Maryland Higher Education Commission | Oral |
| FWA | Power, Matt | Maryland Independent College and University Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral |
| FWA | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGreene, JohntelMaryland Association of Community CollegesRegistered for: Maryland Association of Community Colleges; Prince George's County Municipal Association; Prince George's County School Board
FAVKrone, ChristineRegistered for: American Coatings Association; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; City of Rockville; Coordinating Center for Home and Community Care, The, LLC (dba The Coordinating Center); Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc.; LifeSpan Network…
FWAGeddes, AnnMaryland Coalition of FamiliesRegistered for: Mental Health Association of Maryland; Maryland Coalition of Families
FWACiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…