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Joint Legislative and Executive Committee on Behavioral Health
In 2023, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5187 established the Joint Legislative and Executive Committee on Behavioral Health (JLECBH) to identify key strategies and actions to improve access to behavioral health services.
Meeting schedule and materials
Past meetings
- 2025
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- 2024
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Date
Meeting materials November 19, 2024
October 25, 2024 September 23, 2024 July 30, 2024 May 28, 2024 - 2023
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Date
Meeting materials September 18, 2023
Resources
- Community Behavioral Health Inpatient and Residential Inventory
- Dismantle Poverty in Washington 10 Year Plan
- Minnesota Governor's Task Force on Mental Health report
- Trueblood and bed capacity presentation from the Ways and Means Committee
- JLECBH timeline
- JLECBH members
- JLECBH priorities and recommendations
- Relevant groups and committees
Public comment
Members of the public can email Arnel Blancas and Karen Meyer to share comments during each committee meeting.
Committee charter
The committee uses a charter to clarify their charge, responsibilities, and expectations.