Legislation
The Ohio Department of Mental Health's (ODMH) legislative liaisons provide active participation in the legislative process, analyze proposed legislation affecting consumers and formulate and communicate responses to members of the legislature and legislative committees.
ODMH and ODADAS plan for system sustainability
Read the Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drug System Sustainability Plan (March 2009) to learn about the joint goals of ODMH and the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) to address Medicaid growth within the behavioral healthcare system while optimizing statewide consumer access and administrative efficiency.
ODMH testimony
Read Director Stephenson's testimony on the state operating budget before the Ohio Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Subcommittee (April 30, 2009).
Read Director Stephenson's testimony on the State Operating Budget before the Ohio House of Representatives’ Human Services Subcommittee (March 10, 2009).
State Legislation Pages
Live Coverage of Ohio's State Government
Coverage of Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives sessions are available live on the Internet through Ohio Government Telcommunications.
Ohio General Assembly
The Ohio General Assembly Web site includes full text of legislation, session and committee schedules, as well as legislator information.
Ohio's Revised Code
Ohio's Revised Code is the codified law of the state.
Ohio's Administrative Code
Ohio's Administrative Code is a compilation of rules, policies and standards adopted by state agencies.