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Mental Health Update

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January 4, 2023
Mental Health Update

Senator Brouk Remains Mental Hygiene Chair and Senator Fernandez is New Chair of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Use Services


MHANYS is very pleased that Senator Samra Brouk remains committee chair for Mental Health. She has been a steadfast and tireless advocate for our community.  As strong advocate Peter Harckham moves to Environmental Conservation, he leaves a great legacy as Committee Chair for Alcoholism and Substance Use Services. We are pleased that  friend and  longtime advocate for behavioral health, Senator Nathalia Fernandez will Chair the Senate committee on Alcoholism and Substance Use Services.

There is a lot to accomplish this year and we look forward to working with our allies in the Legislature to accomplish our agenda.

The Senate Majority announced the following Committee Chairs:

– Cordell Cleare, Chair of the Senate Committee on Aging
– Michelle Hinchey, Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture
– Nathalia Fernandez, Chair of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
– James Sanders, Chair of the Senate Committee on Banks
– Andrew Gounardes, Chair of the Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue
– Jabari Brisport, Chair of the Senate Committee on Children and Families
– Luis Sepulveda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cities 1
– Rachel May, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cities 2
– Robert Jackson, Chair of the Senate Committee on Civil Service and Pensions
– Jamaal Bailey, Chair of the Senate Committee on Codes
– Sean Ryan, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business
– Kevin Thomas, Chair of the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection
– Leroy Comrie, Chair of the Senate Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commission
– Julia Salazar, Chair of the Senate Committee on Crime Victims, Crime, and Corrections
– Jose M Serrano, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation
– John Mannion, Chair of the Senate Committee on Disabilities
– Shelley Mayer, Chair of the Senate Committee on Education
– Zellnor Myrie, Chair of the Senate Committee on Elections
– Kevin Parker, Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Telecommunications
– Peter Harckham, Chair of the Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation
– Neil Breslin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Internal Governance
– Liz Krueger, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance
– Gustavo Rivera, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health
– Toby Stavisky, Chair of the Senate Committee on Higher Education
– Brian Kavanagh, Chair of the Senate Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development
– Neil Breslin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Insurance
– Kristen Gonzalez, Chair of the Senate Committee on Internet and Technology
– James Skoufis, Chair of the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operation
– Brad Hoylman, Chair of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
– Jessica Ramos, Chair of the Senate Committee on Labor
– Iwen Chu, Chair of the Senate Committee on Libraries
– Monica Martinez, Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government
– Samra Brouk, Chair of the Senate Committee on Mental Health
– John Liu, Chair of the Senate Committee on New York City Education
– Jeremy Cooney, Chair of the Senate Committee on Procurement and Contracts
– Joseph Addabbo, Chair of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering
– Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Chair of the Senate Committee on Rules
– Roxanne Persaud, Chair of the Senate Committee on Social Services
– Tim Kennedy, Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation
– Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security, and Military Affair
– Lea Webb, Chair of the Senate Committee on Women’s Issues