New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB1080

Introduced
11/28/23  
Refer
11/28/23  
Report Pass
3/12/24  
Engrossed
3/26/24  
Refer
3/26/24  
Report Pass
5/16/24  
Enrolled
7/2/24  
Chaptered
7/26/24  

Caption

Relative to the legislative youth advisory council.

Impact

The legislation aims to enhance youth engagement in the legislative process, thereby allowing young individuals to have a noteworthy voice in policymaking that directly affects them. It is designed to bridge the gap between lawmakers and the youth, potentially leading to more youth-informed laws and policies. By structuring a formal advisory group, the bill intends to empower young people by giving them a platform to express their views and concerns.

Summary

House Bill 1080 establishes a Legislative Youth Advisory Council in New Hampshire aimed at providing young people, aged 14 to 22, with the opportunity to review and make recommendations regarding legislation that impacts their lives. This council consists of 17 members, including 13 youth members and 4 members of the general court, ensuring representation across different schools and geographic areas of the state. The bill mandates meetings to be held at least four times a year, focusing on critical areas such as education, science and technology, transportation, labor, and substance misuse.

Contention

Some contention around the bill may arise from concerns regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of having a youth council. Critics might question whether this council will truly reflect the wider youth opinion or if it will merely serve as a symbolic gesture. Moreover, the bill's requirement for youth representation and advisory capacity raises questions about the depth of influence that these young members will have over actual legislative proposals and decisions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH HB325

Relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program advisory council members.

NH HB49

Relative to postponing the closure of the Sununu Youth Services Center.

NH SB84

Relative to legislative study committees and commissions.

NH SB1

Relative to the closing of the Sununu youth services center, making appropriations thereof, and establishing a commission to study community impacts of the secured youth development center.

NH HB2

Relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.

NH SB146

Relative to the agricultural advisory board.

NH HB139

Relative to hydrogen energy and establishing a hydrogen advisory committee.

NH SB266

Relative to the statewide education improvement and assessment program.

NH SB30

Relative to membership of the New Hampshire council on developmental disabilities.

NH HB384

Relative to building a new legislative parking garage and making an appropriation therefor, renaming the capital project overview committee, and establishing the joint legislative parking garage oversight commission.

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