relative to the legislative youth advisory council.

HB 1080 establishes a Legislative Youth Advisory Council in New Hampshire to allow young people to review and offer recommendations on laws affecting their lives. The council will consist of 17 members, including 13 youth aged 14 to 22 and four non-voting legislators, who will focus on issues like education, technology, transportation, labor, and substance misuse. Appointments are made by the Speaker of the House and the Senate President to ensure geographic diversity and representation from various schools and counties, with members serving terms aligned with the legislative cycle. The group is required to meet at least four times annually, conduct leadership training, and submit an annual report with policy suggestions to state officials. While the youth members are not paid, legislative members receive standard mileage reimbursement, and all council meetings and records are open to the public.